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Ursa Major
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urticaria
ur·ti·car·i·a [ ùrti kérree ə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
skin rash: a skin rash, usually occurring as an allergic reaction, that is marked by itching and small pale or red swellings, and often lasts for a few days ( technical )

[Late 18th century. < modern Latin< Latin urtica "nettle"]

ur·ti·car·i·al adjective
ur·ti·car·i·ous adjective
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