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a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
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| counterirritant |
An agent that produces inflammation or irritation when applied locally to affect another, usually irritated surface to stimulate circulation. (Example: a mustard plaster or liniment).
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| counterirritant |
agent producing an inflammatory response for affecting an adjacent area
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| counterirritant |
an agent that causes a distracting irritation intended to relieve another irritation.
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