• (n.) See Counter irritant, etc., under Counter, a.
Irritation or mild inflammation (redness, vesication, or pustulation) of the skin excited for the purpose of relieving symptoms of an inflammation of the deeper structures. ... Synonym: revulsion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: kown′ter-ir′i-tā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Irritation or mild inflammation (redness, vesication, or pustulation) of the skin excited for the purpose of relieving symptoms of an inflammation of the deeper structures.