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. Relating to or producing counterirritation. |
counterirritant,
an agent used to produce an irritation in one part of the body intended to relieve irritation in some other part.
Counterirritant
Any substance applied to the skin—e.g., capsaicin from chili peppers—which, by acting as an irritant on a painful zone, attenuates the sensation of pain
counterirritant [kown″ter-ir´ĭ-tant]
producing counterirritation.
an agent that so acts.
counterirritant,
n an irritant that blocks perception of pain by diverting attention to the sensation that it produces.
counterirritant
1. producing counterirritation.
2. an agent that produces counterirritation. Blistering by application of a paste or liquid containing rubefacient agents such as cantharides or mercuric iodide, and firing, by burning the skin and superficial tissues with a hot iron, were used as counterirritants on the lower limbs of lame horses. Less traumatic measures are more commonly used nowadays.
counterirritant
Any substance applied to the skin–eg, capsaicin-from chili peppers—which, by acting as an irritant on a painful zone, attenuates pain sensation. See Capsaicin.
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