counterirritation
- a word derived from counterirritant.
Example Sentences
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But intent as all of us professors are, with President Hutchins, upon prompt progress, we accept gratefully as a substitute superior to these foreign short-cuts to civilization this new formula, irritation and counterirritation.
From Time Magazine Archive
Treatment.—The treatment consists in either removing them with a saw, chisel, or trephine, or preventing their further development by counterirritation with blisters or firing iron.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
If, however, treatment is decided upon, it should consist of complete rest and counterirritation of the part either by sharp blisters or the firing iron.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Stimulating liniments, mustard mixed with cold water and well rubbed in with a stiff brush, or other forms of counterirritation may be applied in severe cases.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
Rest and counterirritation, with the proper medicaments, constitute, then, the prominent points in the treatment designed for the relief of bone spavin.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
