uredo Meaning, Definition & Usage

U*re"do noun

Etymology

L., a blast, blight, a burning itch, fr. urere to burn, to scorch.

Definitions

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.