uredo

Meaning

1. A summer stage in the life history of certain rusts (Uredinales), regarded at one time as a distinct genus, and preceding the teleutospore, or winter stage.
2. urticaria; nettle-rash

Synonyms

hives

nettle rash

urticaria

Etymology

From Latin uredo (“a blast, blight, a burning itch”), from urere (“to burn or scorch”).