counterirritation

counterirritation /coun·ter·ir·ri·ta·tion/ (-ir?i-ta´shun) superficial irritation intended to relieve some other irritation.

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coun·ter·ir·ri·ta·tion (kountr-r-tshn)

n.

Irritation or mild inflammation produced to relieve inflammation of underlying or adjacent tissues.

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counterirritation,

n technique that relieves irritation in one part of the body by producing superficial irritation in another part.

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counterirritation

superficial irritation intended to relieve some other irritation.