urticaria
The origin and history of urticaria.
Etymology
Urticaria was borrowed from New Latin, built on the Latin word urtica, meaning nettle, with the ending -aria added. The name reflects how the rash resembles the stinging welts left by nettles.
The origin and history of urticaria.
Urticaria was borrowed from New Latin, built on the Latin word urtica, meaning nettle, with the ending -aria added. The name reflects how the rash resembles the stinging welts left by nettles.
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