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irritation definition
ir·ri·ta·tion (ir′i tā′s̸hən)
noun
- the act or process of irritating
- the fact or condition of being irritated
- something that irritates
- Med. an excessive response to stimulation in an organ or part, specif. a condition of soreness or inflammation
Etymology: L irritatio
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