🔤 Counterirritant

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URDU

سوزش کم کرنے والی دوا، درد سے دھیان ہٹانے والی مرہم، تسکین دہ دوا
🅰️ Roman Urdu:
dard se tazaja dilane wali dawa, jalan paida kar ke dard bhulane wali marham
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ENGLISH

📚noun
counterirritant
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PRONUNCIATION

Standard: /ˌkaʊntərˈɪrɪtənt/
Phonetic: /kown ter ihr ih tunt/
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DEFINITION

superficial irritant applied to relieve deep pain, distracting medical agent
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

The athlete applied a strong warm counterirritant balm to his sore muscles to relieve deep structural pain. Doctors often prescribe a mild counterirritant cream to reduce the sensation of deep joint stiffness in patients. The traditional herbal ointment functions as an effective counterirritant by increasing surface blood flow to soothe tissues. Using a topical counterirritant helps stimulate skin nerves, effectively blocking pain signals from reaching the brain. Pharmacists recommend applying the counterirritant sparingly over the affected area to avoid excessive skin redness.
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SYNONYMS

soothing agent distracting balm liniment ointment rubbing cream

ANTONYMS

direct irritant aggravator sore maker inflamer
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