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urticaria vs rash

rash vs urticaria

urticaria and rash both are nouns.

urticaria is not an adjective while rash is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
urticaria Yes No No No
rash Yes Yes No No
As nouns, rash is a hypernym of urticaria; that is, rash is a word with a broader meaning than urticaria:
  • urticaria: 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
  • rash: any red eruption of the skin
Other hypernyms of urticaria include efflorescence, roseola, skin rash, hypersensitivity reaction.
urticaria (noun) rash (noun)
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 a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences
any red eruption of the skin
urticaria (adjective) rash (adjective)
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
imprudently incurring risk
Difference between urticaria and rash

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