Modifies a noun

• symptom: We have emphasized a high rate of irritative urinary symptoms, that can lead to diagnostic mistakes.

• zone: The source of the spikes, called the irritative zone, may be the same as the epileptic focus.

• effect: The berries are astringent with a slightly irritative effect ( Altschul 1973 ).

Modifying Another Word

• predominantly: The possibility of bladder cancer should also be considered if symptoms are predominantly irritative and of recent onset.