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counterirritant

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coun·ter·ir·ri·tant  (kountr-îr-tnt)
n.
An agent that induces local inflammation to relieve inflammation in underlying or adjacent tissues.
adj.
Of or producing the effect of such an agent.
counter·irri·tation (-tshn) n.
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Noun1.counterirritant - a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease


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