Word Noun
abirritation
n.
C2 Proficiency abir·ri·ta·tion
Definition
n.a medical condition where a person's skin or body becomes very sensitive and reacts strongly to things that touch it.
n.a state of extreme sensitivity or irritability of the skin or mucous membranes to external stimuli.
Examples
“The patient showed signs of abirritation after the treatment.”
“The doctor noted that the patient's abirritation was likely caused by a reaction to the new medication.”
“Chronic abirritation can lead to significant discomfort and may require a complete overhaul of the patient's skincare routine to prevent further inflammation.”
Etymology
From abirritate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Rare
Updated