Definition of 'irritation'
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irritation in British English
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irritative (ˈirriˌtative) adjective
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irritation in American English
noun
1.
the act or process of irritating
2.
the fact or condition of being irritated
3.
something that irritates
4. Medicine
an excessive response to stimulation in an organ or part, specif. a condition of soreness or inflammation
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irritation in American English
(ˌɪrɪˈteiʃən)
noun
1.
the act of irritating or the state of being irritated
2.
something that irritates
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irritation in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(ɪrɪteɪʃən)
noun
(Pharmaceutical: Physiology)
Irritation is inflammation or soreness of a bodily organ or part.
Skin irritation can range from mild inflammation to severe blisters.
These oils may cause irritation to sensitive skin, which may become inflamed or sore.
Irritation is inflammation or soreness of a bodily organ or part.
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irritation
British English: irritation
NOUN /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
Irritation is a feeling of annoyance, especially when something is happening that you cannot easily stop or control.
For the first time he felt irritation at her methods.
- American English: irritation /ɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
- Brazilian Portuguese: irritação
- Chinese: 恼怒
- European Spanish: irritación
- French: irritation
- German: Ärger
- Italian: irritazione
- Japanese: いらだち
- Korean: 짜증
- European Portuguese: irritação
- Latin American Spanish: fastidio
- Thai: ความหงุดหงิด, ความรำคาญ
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