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uredo
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uredo, n. [L., a blast, blight, a burning itch, fr. urere to burn, to scorch.].
- 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. [1913 Webster] - Nettle rash. See Urticaria. [1913 Webster]
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