Word
abirritation
Phoneticsabir·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.”
Examples
simple
“The patient showed signs of abirritation after the treatment.”
contextual
“The doctor noted that the patient's abirritation was likely caused by a reaction to the new medication.”
complex
“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.
Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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