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Noun: counterirritant  ,kawn-tu(r)'i-ri-tunt
  1. A medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation

Derived forms: counterirritants

Type of: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

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