irritation
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3.2
- noun
- /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
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irritación
- Vocal nodules have two forms, each dependent on the duration of the mechanical irritation sustained by the vocal fold.
- skin irritation
- eye irritation
- throat irritation
And when there's tiny particles hang around, they cause irritation to the blood vessels, inflammation.
- And when there's tiny particles hang around, they cause irritation to the blood vessels, inflammation.
- Exposure to strong odors can cause eyes, nose, throat and lung irritation.
- This inflammation, irritation can disrupt the tear film on the surface of the eye and really exacerbate dry eye symptoms.
- And can you feel, for example, if any is an irritation somewhere?
- And she had like the worst symptoms ever down below itching, irritation, and all this kind of jazz.
- And I think the positive is, is there's no burning or irritation or it didn't seem to make things feel worse.
Examples
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Other reported adverse physical effects include pain, skin irritation, and less frequently, bruising.
Academic text (2012) -
Chlorine-exposed individuals suffered from headache, eye irritation, nausea, and respiratory symptoms.
Academic text (2002) -
Remember your nose was too big, and that skin irritation on your hand?
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These agents cause irritation in tissues.
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The most frequently named symptoms were headache, skin irritation, and eye irritation.
Academic text (1994) -
Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
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As she covered herself with the wool blanket, irritation prickled her skin.
Fiction book (1998) -
Lifeguards received complaints of eye and skin irritation from surfers in reopened beach areas.
Academic text (1994) -
This inflammation, irritation can disrupt the tear film on the surface of the eye and really exacerbate dry eye symptoms.
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The soap caused an irritation on my skin after using it.
Synonyms
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2.0
An unpleasant feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch
4
3.0
A red, itchy area on the skin that may have spots or bumps
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3.0
Red, itchy or sore skin after touching something that causes a reaction
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2.3
An uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch
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5.6
A tingling, slightly stinging feeling on the skin like many small pins
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4.9
Raised red or swollen patches that suddenly appear on the skin
A stinging, prickling feeling on the skin like a nettle sting
Antonyms
Compounds
How Irritating
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Irritation comes from the Latin irritare, which means 'to excite' or 'to provoke', and it shares the same root as irritate. Think of something 'stirring up' your skin or nerves, so an irritation is a physical reaction or uncomfortable feeling in the body.