Sentences

urtication in a sentence

n.

Definition

Urtication is the sensation of stinging or irritation on the skin caused by contact with certain plants, such as nettles, that contain irritant substances.

Sample Sentences

  1. Urtication can occur when certain plants come into contact with the skin, causing a stinging sensation.
  2. The research described the physiological effects of urtication on human subjects exposed to nettles.
  3. After a long hike through the woods, I discovered that urtication was a common complaint among my fellow travelers.
  4. In traditional medicine, urtication has been used as a treatment for various ailments due to its stimulating properties.
  5. She suffered from urtication after brushing against the leaves of a particularly aggressive stinging plant.

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