Urticaria

Pronunciation

Definition 1

Itchy, raised red areas on the skin. Urticaria are caused by a reaction to certain foods, drugs, infections, or emotional stress. Also called hives. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A transient, itchy skin eruption characterized by wheals with pale interiors and red margins. (NCI Thesaurus)

Definition 3

A disorder characterized by an itchy skin eruption characterized by wheals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

Definition 4

Urticaria. (Food and Drug Administration)

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