counterirritants 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 Agglutinogens include serums, antidotes, antihistamines, antiserums, agglutinins, antibodies, antigens, antitoxins, counterirritants and counterpoisons