re·vul·sion (r -v l sh n)n. 1. A sudden, strong change or reaction in feeling, especially a feeling of violent disgust or loathing. 2. Counterirritation used to reduce inflammation or increase the blood supply to an affected area. |
revulsion
the drawing of blood from one part to another, as in counterirritation; the diminution of morbid action in any part of the body by irritation in another.
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