urticaria
Syllabification: (ur·ti·car·i·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌərtiˈke(ə)rēə/
Definition of urticaria
noun
Medicine- a rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely, sometimes with dangerous swelling, caused by an allergic reaction, typically to specific foods. Also called nettlerash or hives.
Origin:
late 18th century: modern Latin, from Latin urtica 'nettle', from urere 'to burn'