coun·ter·ir·ri·tant (koun t r-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. coun ter·irri·tation (-t shn) n. |
counterirritant [ˌkaʊntərˈɪrɪtənt]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) an agent that causes a superficial irritation of the skin and thereby relieves inflammation of deep structures
adj
(Medicine / Pharmacology) producing a counterirritation
counterirritation n
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| Noun | 1. | 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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