counterirritant

n.
An agent that induces local inflammation to relieve inflammation in underlying or adjacent tissues.

adj.
Of or producing the effect of such an agent.

counterirritation coun'ter·ir'ri·ta'tion (-tā'shən) n.

n

An irritant that blocks perception of pain by diverting attention to the sensation that it produces.

(koun'tər-îr'ĭ-tənt)
n.

An agent that induces local inflammation to relieve inflammation in underlying or adjacent tissues.

adj.

Relating to or producing counterirritation.

1. producing counterirritation.
2. an agent that produces counterirritation. Blistering by application of a paste or liquid containing rubefacient agents such as cantharides or mercuric iodide, and firing, by burning the skin and superficial tissues with a hot iron, were used as counterirritants on the lower limbs of lame horses. Less traumatic measures are more commonly used nowadays.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation

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