Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases > Skin Diseases > Skin Diseases, Vascular > Urticaria Terms and Definitions
Urticaria
Medical Definition: | A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress. |
Guide Notes: | a form of immediate hypersensitivity; note X ref |
Urticaria Medical Definitions and Terms
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