counterirritant in English

noun
1
something such as heat or an ointment that is used to produce surface irritation of the skin, thereby counteracting underlying pain or discomfort.
Distraction could be provided by rubbing the patient with counterirritants such as stinging nettles.

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1. Synonyms for Agglutinogen include serum, antidote, antihistamine, antiserum, agglutinin, agglutinoid, antibody, antigen, antitoxin and counterirritant

2. Camphor is applied to the skin to increase local blood flow and as a "counterirritant," which reduces pain and swelling by causing irritation

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