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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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