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urticaria (ur″tĭ-kar´e-ә) a vascular reaction of the upper dermis marked by transient, slightly elevated patches called wheals that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin; there often is severe itching. Common causes include foods, drugs, infections, and emotional stress. See Atlas 2. Called also hives. adj., urtica´rial., adj.
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