counterirritation


counterirritation

 [kown″ter-ir″ĭ-ta´shun] an irritation produced in one part of the body that is intended to relieve an irritation in some other part.

count·er·ir·ri·ta·tion

(kown'ter-ir'i-tā'shŭn), Irritation or mild inflammation (redness, vesication, or pustulation) of the skin excited for the purpose of relieving symptoms of an inflammation of the deeper structures.

count·er·ir·ri·ta·tion

(kown'tĕr-ir-i-tā'shŭn) Irritation or mild inflammation (redness, vesication, or pustulation) of the skin excited for the purpose of relieving symptoms of an inflammation of the deeper structures.
Synonym(s): revulsion (1) .