counterirritant

noun coun·ter·ir·ri·tant \ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈir-ə-tənt\

Definition of COUNTERIRRITANT

: an agent applied locally to produce superficial inflammation with the object of reducing inflammation in deeper adjacent structures

: an irritation or discomfort that diverts attention from another

— counterirritant adjective

1844

Medical Dictionary

noun coun·ter·ir·ri·tant \-ˈir-ə-tənt\

: an agent applied locally to produce superficial inflammation with the object of reducing inflammation in deeper adjacent structures

—counterirritant adjective

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