ur·ti·ca·tion /ˌɝtəˈkeʃən/ 名詞
Ur·ti·ca·tion n. Med. The act or process of whipping or stinging with nettles; -- sometimes used in the treatment of paralysis.
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urtication
n 1: an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale
interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the
result of an allergic response to insect bites or food
or drugs [syn: urticaria, hives, nettle rash]
2: a sensation of having been stung by nettles