Word Finder - irritation

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The act of irritating or annoying

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What irritation causes you to be so moody?

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The state of being irritated

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The act of exciting, or the condition of being excited to action, by stimulation; -- as, the condition of an organ of sense, when its nerve is affected by some external body; especially, the act of exciting muscle fibers to contraction, by artificial stimulation; as, the irritation of a motor nerve by electricity; also, the condition of a muscle and nerve, under such stimulation.

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A condition of morbid excitability or oversensitiveness of an organ or part of the body; a state in which the application of ordinary stimuli produces pain or excessive or vitiated action.

In spite of her irritation, she couldn't help smiling.

A flash of irritation crossed his gaze.

What?" he added with renewed irritation, "I beg you to dress your men decently."

Daniela folded her hands in her lap, her irritation at him replaced by interest.

And she ran out of the room, with difficulty refraining from tears of vexation and irritation rather than of sorrow.

Despite his irritation, he.d been as patient with Toby as a half-demon could be.

A species of Haemadipsa of Ceylon attaches itself to the passer-by and draws blood with so little irritation that the sufferer is said to be aware of its presence only by the trickling from the wounds produced.

It is well known that cancer may develop in places where there has been chronic irritation; an example may be found in cancer of the tongue following on prolonged irritation from a jagged tooth.

The walk calmed his irritation at being powerless for the first time since the Schism.

At the same time it renders more intelligible the extreme sensitiveness of the bodywall of the Nemertines, a local and instantaneous irritation often resulting in spasmodic rupture of the animal at the point touched.

Irritation flashed across Kiki.s face, and Rhyn raised an eyebrow in warning.

The irritation set up by the hatching egg and its resulting larva appears to be the stimulus to development, and net a poison or enzyme injected by the insect.

She searched his gaze and responded with irritation, "If coercion is willing, then yes."

Irritation and hypertrophy of cells are common signs of the presence of parasites, as ovinced by the numerous malformations, galls, witches-brooms, &c., on diseased plants.

But Baldwin of Flanders was elected emperor over his head; and his irritation was not wholly allayed by the grant of Macedonia, the north of Thessaly, and Crete (which he afterwards sold to Venice).

Dean showed his irritation.

Of these iron and ammonium citrate is much used as a haematinic, and as it has hardly any tendency to cause gastric irritation or constipation it can be taken when the ordinary forms of iron are inadmissible.

This produced irritation and resentment in Paris, and but for the influence which Cobden had acquired, and the perfect trust reposed in his sincerity, the negotiations would probably have been altogether wrecked.

For several years Cobden had been suffering severely at intervals from bronchial irritation and a difficulty of breathing.

They are still deprived of all political rights, they are denied any voice in the government of the country, they are taxed far above the requirements of the country, the revenue of which is misapplied and devoted to objects which keep alive a continuous and wellfounded feeling of irritation, without in any way advancing the general interest of the state.

Elise said in irritation.

If it be absorbed from a surgical dressing there are no irritant symptoms, but when the acid is swallowed in concentrated form, symptoms of gastro-intestinal irritation occur.

This convention caused much excitement and irritation in Great Britain, owing to the encroachment of German influence sanctioned by it on territories bordering the Persian Gulf, hitherto considered to fall solely within the sphere of British influence.

The irritation is caused by the rostrum of the insect being inserted into the skin, from which the blood is rapidly pumped up. A third human louse, known as the crab-louse (Phthirius pubis) is found amongst the hairs on other parts of the body, particularly those of the pubic region, but probably never on the head.

That Machiavelli invented it to express the irritation of his own domestic life is a myth without foundation.

The Free State, however, did not abandon its claims. The matter involved no little irritation between the parties concerned until July 1876.

This was a period of religious strife, due to the irritation caused by the Vatican council, and the pope's attempt to revive the bishopric of Geneva.

The irritation caused by the decision gradually subsided, but at the moment it led to strong expressions on the part of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and others in favour of securing for Canada a fuller power of making her own treaties.

He now suffered from frequent attacks of brain irritation and exhaustion, and had many causes of sorrow and disappointment.

It thought that danger of international irritation might be removed by each power making a declaration respecting the " sphere of interest " in China to which it laid claim.

Every face, from Denisov's to that of the bugler, showed one common expression of conflict, irritation, and excitement, around chin and mouth.

Another way to reduce irritation is to use the eye makeup remover sparingly.

If no redness or irritation is observed after several hours, it is safe to begin the full application.

The doctor will clean the ear with a suction-tipped probe or other type of suction device to relieve irritation and pain.

Like traditional doctors, alternative practitioners advise a high-fiber diet to reduce digestive system irritation.

Dust, dirt, sand, or other airborne material can lodge in the eyes as a result of high wind or an explosion, causing minor irritation and redness.

The shield should have air holes or vents to prevent saliva from collecting behind it and causing an irritation or rash.

A few patients are mildly sensitive to the gel or may get irritation from the rubbing of their scalps.

Nausea is a reaction to a number of causes that include overeating, infection, or irritation of the throat or stomach lining.

Usual symptoms include nasal congestion, coughing, sneezing, throat irritation, and a low-grade fever.

They help prevent skin irritation, aid in water mobility, and offer slight protection from jellyfish stings.

Clothing can catch on your jewelry or rub and cause irritation at the site, so it's extremely important to be careful what you wear during those early weeks when your piercing is freshest.

It's better to avoid using too much soap since it will dry out the skin and cause irritation.

Darian replied in irritation.

I think I'm doing pretty damn good, considering I would've been able to kill him if you hadn't shot and run me over, he replied in irritation.

The Immortal glanced up from his laptop, brow furrowing in irritation.

As usual, the next stop filled the train, and she looked with some irritation at a five-year-old who shoved by her legs to stand next to the window beside her.

Daniela just inside the entrance, and her normally calm face took on an expression of sudden irritation.

As if he sensed her irritation at the early hour, a look of amusement crossed his face, visible in the shift of his eyebrows.

Their gear was strung across three other beds, much to the doctor's irritation.