counterirritant
noun
an agent for producing inflammation in superficial tissues to relieve pain or inflammation in deeper structures.
counterirritation
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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
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
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
Treatment.—The treatment will resolve itself into the routine of local applications, including warm fomentations, stimulating liniments, counterirritation by blistering, and in some cases even firing.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
Following this when conditions improve, as in the handling of all similar cases, counterirritation is indicated.
From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix
