counterirritant
coun·ter·ir·ri·tant
noun \ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈir-ə-tənt\Definition of COUNTERIRRITANT
1
: an agent applied locally to produce superficial inflammation with the object of reducing inflammation in deeper adjacent structures
2
: an irritation or discomfort that diverts attention from another
— counterirritant adjective
First Known Use of COUNTERIRRITANT
1844
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