Definitions for counterirritant
ˌkaʊn tərˈɪr ɪ təntcoun·terir·ri·tant

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1. counterirritantnoun

   a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation

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1. counterirritantnoun

   Any substance used to cause inflammation in one part of the body with the goal of lessening inflammation elsewhere.

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1. Counterirritant

   A counterirritant is a substance which creates irritation or mild inflammation in one location with the goal of lessening discomfort and/or inflammation in another location. This strategy falls into the more general category of counterstimulation. Topical counter-irritants are non-analgesic, non-anesthetic substances or treatments used to treat pain. Capsaicin, menthol (mint oil), methyl salicylate, and camphor are examples of counterirritants. Heat and cold therapy and massage relieve pain by counterstimulation.The US Food and Drug Administration defines a counterirritant as "An externally applied substance that causes irritation or mild inflammation of the skin for the purpose of relieving pain in muscles, joints and viscera distal to the site of application. They differ from the anesthetics, analgesics, and antipruritic agents, however, in that the pain relief they produce results from stimulation—rather than depression—of the cutaneous sensory receptors and occurs in structures of the body other than the skin areas to which they are applied as for example, in joints, muscles, tendons and certain viscera. The use of these products dates from antiquity."

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1. counterirritant

   A counterirritant is a type of substance or treatment that is used to relieve pain or discomfort in a specific part of the body by creating a mild irritation or inflammation at the site. This process is thought to distract the nerves from the original source of pain, thereby reducing the perception of pain or discomfort. It is often applied topically in the form of creams, gels, or oils. Examples include menthol, capsaicin, and camphor.

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1. Counterirritantnoun

   alt. of Counterirritation

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1. Counterirritant

   A counterirritant is a substance which creates inflammation in one location with the goal of lessening the inflammation in another location. This strategy falls into the more general category of counterstimulation. Capsaicin, mint oil, menthol and camphor are examples of counterirritants. B COUNTER IRRITANT Described by "Federal Register / Vol. 44, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 4, 1979, FDA", Counter Irritant is "An externally applied substance that causes irritation or mild inflammation of the skin for the purpose of relieving pain in muscles, joints and viscera distal to the site of application. They differ from the anesthetics, analgesics, and antipruritic agents, however, in that the pain relief they produce results from stimulation --- rather than depression --- of the cutaneous sensory receptors and occurs in structures of the body other than the skin areas to which they are applied as for example, in joints, muscles, tendons and certain viscera. The use of these products dates from antiquity."

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterirritant in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterirritant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=counterirritant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Counterirritant
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterirritant
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterirritant
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=counterirritant