1. A burning sensation resembling that produced by urticaria or resulting from nettle poisoning. 2. SYN: urticaria. [L. urticatio]
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ur·ti·ca·tion (ur″tĭ-kaґshən) [L. urtica a stinging nettle] 1. development or formation of urticaria. 2. a burning sensation as of stinging with nettles.Medical dictionary. 2011.