Main Entry: ur·ti·cate

Pronunciation: \ˈərt-ə-ˌkāt\

Function: intransitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ur·ti·cat·ed; ur·ti·cat·ing

: to produce wheals or itching ; especially : to induce hives

—ur·ti·ca·tion \ˌərt-ə-ˈkā-shən\ noun