irritant (redirected from irritancies)

ir·ri·tant (r-tnt)

adj.

Causing irritation, especially physical irritation.

n.

A source of irritation.

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irritant,

n 1. an agent that causes an irritation or stimulation.
2. an agent that is toxic, bacterial, physical, or chemical and is capable of inducing functional derangements or organic lesions of the tissues.

irritant, chemical,

n a chemical agent that causes irritation. The primary agents that have an etiologic relationship to periodontal disease are plaque and calculus. Other agents that serve as a medium for the growth of microorganisms include food debris, sloughed cells, and necrotic material.

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irritant

1. causing irritation.

2. an agent that causes irritation.

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irritant contact dermatitis

see contact dermatitis.