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Urtikaria

Definition:

Urtikaria, also known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by itchy, raised welts or bumps that appear suddenly on the surface of the skin.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The doctor diagnosed him with urtikaria.

Senses:

Sense 1: Urtikaria refers to a condition where itchy, red welts appear on the skin as an allergic reaction or due to other triggers.

Usages:

Usage 1: Allergy-induced urtikaria commonly occurs after contact with certain foods, medications, or environmental allergens.

Example sentence: Eating shellfish caused an immediate outbreak of urtikaria across her arms and face.

Usage 2: Physical urtikaria is triggered by physical stimuli, such as pressure, cold, heat, or sun exposure.

Example sentence: After performing activities in extreme cold, he developed urtikaria in the form of itchy, red patches on his legs.

Usage 3: Chronic urtikaria is characterized by recurrent outbreaks of hives lasting longer than six weeks.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed antihistamines to manage her chronic urtikaria and alleviate the itching sensation.

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