counterirritant

UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈɪrɪtənt/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈɪrɪtənt/

Translations

counterirritantnoun
counterirritants
pl
UK
/ˌkaʊntəˈɪrɪtənt/
US
/ˌkaʊntərˈɪrɪtənt/
раздражающее средство
The doctor recommended a counterirritant to relieve the muscle pain.
Врач порекомендовал раздражающее средство для облегчения мышечной боли.
Synonyms
pain reliever
soothing agent
topical treatment
counterirritantadjective
more counterirritant
Comp.
most counterirritant
Super.
UK
/ˌkaʊn.tərˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/
US
/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈɪr.ɪ.tənt/
The counterirritant effect of the cream helped relieve the pain.
Раздражающий эффект крема помог облегчить боль.

Definitions

counterirritantnoun
A substance applied to the skin to create mild inflammation or irritation in one area with the goal of alleviating discomfort in another area.
The doctor recommended using a counterirritant to relieve the muscle pain in her shoulder.
counterirritantadjective
Acting to relieve pain or irritation in one part of the body by causing a mild irritation or inflammation in another part.
The counterirritant cream was applied to the skin to help alleviate the deep muscle pain.