Definition of Counterirritation. Meaning of Counterirritation. Synonyms of Counterirritation

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Definition of Counterirritation

Counterirritation
Counterirritant Coun"ter*ir`ri*tant (-?r"r?-tant), n., Counterirritation Coun"ter*ir`ri*ta"tion, n. See Counter irritant, etc., under Counter, a.

Meaning of Counterirritation from wikipedia

- A counterirritant is a substance which creates irritation or mild inflammation in one location with the goal of lessening discomfort and/or inflammation...
- than chronic pain, and that effectiveness may be due entirely to counterirritation. However, in the body it metabolizes into salicylates, including salicylic...
- efficacious when combined with superficial check ligament desmotomy. Counterirritation is a collection of techniques used to promote inflammation, either...