U*re"do (?), n. [L., a blast, blight, a burning itch, fr. urere to burn, to scorch.]

1. Bot.

One of the stages in the life history of certain rusts (Uredinales), regarded at one time as a distinct genus. It is a summer stage preceding the teleutospore, or winter stage. See Uredinales, in the Supplement.

2. Med.

Nettle rash. See Urticaria.

 

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