Definition of counterirritant Counterirritant

coun•ter•ir•ri•tant

We found 4 definitions of counterirritant from 4 different sources.

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What does counterirritant mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: counterirritants

counterirritant - a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
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  • counterirritant (Noun)
    Any substance used to cause inflammation in one part of the body with the goal of lessening inflammation elsewhere.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • counterirritant (n.)
    Alt. of Counterirritation

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