urticariogenic
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urticariogenic — ur·ti·car·io·gen·ic … English syllables
urticariogenic — ˌərd.ə¦ka(a)rēə¦jenik, ¦ker adjective Etymology: urticaria + o + genic : being an agent or substance that induces or predisposes to urticarial lesions (as wheals on the skin) … Useful english dictionary
aquagenic urticaria — contact urticaria caused by contact with water or sweat. In some persons this is from an urticariogenic substance dissolved in the sweat; it was formerly thought to be in the sebum, but now it appears to be an antigen from the stratum corneum … Medical dictionary
