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