urtication

noun

ur·​ti·​ca·​tion

plural -s

1

: an itching and stinging sensation (as from contact with nettles)

2

[urtic- (in New Latin urticaria) + -ation] : wheal formation in urticaria

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin urtication-, urticatio, from urticatus (past participle) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion

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Rhymes for urtication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation