irritation

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I0242200 (ĭr′ĭ-tā′shən)n.1. a. The act of irritating: the prankster's irritation of the others in the dorm.b. The condition of being irritated; vexation: honked the horn with irritation at the delay.2. A source of irritation: Their constant talking is an irritation to people who are reading.3. An inflammatory reaction of a bodily part. 4. Physiology The elicitation of a response to a stimulus in a plant or animal organ or tissue, especially in a nerve or muscle.

irritation

(ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən) n1. something that irritates2. the act of irritating or the condition of being irritated ˈirriˌtative adj

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(ˌɪr ɪˈteɪ ʃən)

n. 1. the act of irritating or the state of being irritated. 2. something that irritates. 3. Physiol., Pathol. a. the bringing of a bodily part or organ to an abnormally excited or sensitive condition. b. the condition itself. [1580–90; < Latin]

Irritation

(See also VEXATION.)

flea in the ear Discontent or uneasiness caused by a broad hint or warning, especially one which arouses suspicion; restlessness caused by an unexpected or undesired reply, usually one which is a vicious or humiliating rebuff or reproach. Cited for centuries in literature from throughout the world, this expression refers to the restless and distressed behavior characteristic of a dog afflicted with a flea in its ear.

He went away with a flea in his ear,
Like a poor cur.
(Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher, Love’s Cure, 1625)

gadfly A pest, nuisance, or bother; one who irritates, annoys, or tries to involve others in one’s cockeyed schemes. Literally, a gadfly is an insect which bites and goads other animals, especially cattle. Figurative use of the term dates from the mid-17th century. Currently, corporate gadfly is frequently heard to describe one who disrupts corporate or stockholder meetings with unconventional questions and challenges. To have a gadfly, dating from the late 16th century, means ‘to gad about,’ or ‘to rove idly.’ Gadfly can also be used adjectivally, as in the British gadfly mind, denoting an inability to concentrate.

get in [someone’s] hair To pester, annoy, irritate; to nag, henpeck; to be a nuisance. The persistent irritation of the scalp caused by hair lice is the probable source of this common expression.

She got in my hair until I couldn’t bear it another day. (J. Tey, Shilling for Candles, 1936)

get under [someone’s] skin To irritate or annoy; to impress or affect deeply. This expression alludes to mites, ticks, and other small, parasitic arachnids and insects which embed themselves in the skin of a victim, causing itching, irritation, and inflammation. In contemporary usage, the phrase frequently implies deep affection or love, emotions exemplified in tine classic Cole Porter song, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” (1936).

pea in the shoe Any petty irritation or annoyance; a source of minor discomfort or distress; a thorn in the side. A literal pea in one’s shoe is too small to seriously affect one’s walking ability, but nevertheless large enough to be a source of considerable discomfort.

a thorn in the flesh A source of constant irritation, affliction, or inconvenience; a perpetual pain-in-the-neck. A sect of Pharisees used to place thorns in the hem of their cloaks to prick their legs in walking, and make them bleed. The expression no longer refers to self-imposed suffering, however, but to objectionable external conditions or parasitical acquaintances. St. Paul used thorn in the flesh in 2 Corinthians 12:7:

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

A common variant is thorn in the side.

The Eastern Church was then, as she is to this day, a thorn in the side of the Papacy. (James Bryce, The Holy Roman Empire, 1864)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	irritation - the psychological state of being irritated or annoyedannoyance, botheration, vexationmental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state"bummer - an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing; "having to stand in line so long was a real bummer"huff, miff, seeing red - a state of irritation or annoyancepinprick - a minor annoyanceimpatience, restlessness - a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delaysnit - a state of agitated irritation; "he was in a snit"
	2.	irritation - a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood"temper, piquevexation, annoyance, chafe - anger produced by some annoying irritation
	3.	irritation - (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; "any food produced irritation of the stomach"pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseasesabnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficienciessensitisation, sensitization - the state of being sensitive (as to an antigen)
	4.	irritation - the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or glandinnervation, excitationarousal - a state of heightened physiological activity
	5.	irritation - an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distressdiscomfort, sorenesshurt, suffering - feelings of mental or physical pain
	6.	irritation - unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentmentprovocation, aggravationaggro - (informal British usage) aggravation or aggression; "I skipped it because it was too much aggro"aggression - deliberately unfriendly behaviorlast straw - the final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limittaunt, taunting, twit - aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
	7.	irritation - the act of troubling or annoying someoneannoying, vexation, annoyancemistreatment - the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"exasperation - actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)red flag - something that irritates or demands immediate action; "doing that is like waving a red flag in front of a bull"

irritation

noun1. annoyance, anger, fury, resentment, wrath, gall, indignation, impatience, displeasure, exasperation, chagrin, irritability, ill temper, shortness, vexation, ill humour, testiness, crossness, snappiness, infuriation For the first time he felt irritation at her methods.
annoyance ease, calm, composure, pleasure, satisfaction, serenity, tranquillity, quietude2. nuisance, annoyance, irritant, pain (informal), drag (informal), bother, plague, menace, tease, pest, hassle, provocation, gall, goad, aggravation (informal), pain in the neck (informal), pain in the arse (taboo informal), thorn in your flesh Don't allow a minor irritation to mar your ambitions.

irritation

noun1. The act of annoying:annoyance, botheration, bothering, exasperation, harassment, pestering, provocation, vexation.2. The feeling of being annoyed:aggravation, annoyance, bother, botheration, exasperation, vexation.3. Something that annoys:aggravation, annoyance, besetment, bother, irritant, nuisance, peeve, plague, torment, vexation.4. An instance of being irritated, as in a part of the body:inflammation, soreness.

Translations

激怒

irritate

(ˈiriteit) verb1. to annoy or make angry. The children's chatter irritated him.激怒2. to make (a part of the body) sore, red, itchy etc. Soap can irritate a baby's skin. 使发炎，使疼痛 ˈirritable adjective easily annoyed. He was in an irritable mood.易激怒的ˈirritably adverb易怒地ˌirritaˈbility noun易怒ˈirritableness noun易怒ˈirritating adjectiveShe has an irritating voice. 使人不愉快的，气人的 ˌirriˈtation noun激怒

irritation

[ir″ĭ-ta´shun] 1. the act of stimulating.2. a state of overexcitation and undue sensitivity. adj., adj ir´ritative.

ir·ri·ta·tion

(ir'i-tā'shŭn), Avoid the misspelling irratation.1. Extreme incipient inflammatory reaction of the tissues to an injury. 2. The normal response of nerve or muscle to a stimulus. 3. The evocation of a normal or exaggerated reaction in the tissues by the application of a stimulus. [L. irritatio]

irritation

(ĭr′ĭ-tā′shən)n.1. a. The act of irritating: the prankster's irritation of the others in the dorm.b. The condition of being irritated; vexation: honked the horn with irritation at the delay.2. A source of irritation: Their constant talking is an irritation to people who are reading.3. An inflammatory reaction of a bodily part. 4. Physiology The elicitation of a response to a stimulus in a plant or animal organ or tissue, especially in a nerve or muscle.

ir·ri·ta·tion

(ir'i-tā'shŭn) 1. Inflammatory reaction of the tissues to an injury. 2. The normal response of nerve or muscle to a stimulus. 3. The evocation of a normal or exaggerated reaction in the tissues by the application of a stimulus. [L. irritatio]

ir·ri·ta·tion

(ir'i-tā'shŭn) 1. Extreme incipient inflammatory reaction of tissues to injury. 2. Normal response of nerve or muscle to stimulus. 3. Evocation of normal or exaggerated reaction in tissues by application of stimulus. [L. irritatio]

Patient discussion about irritation

Q. I have stomach problem from many years.This irritates me a lot and I feel troubled by this weight on me. I have stomach problem from many years. I am in my middle age and have given room for all the methods to lose weight and even read books and all and all magazines but in vain. This irritates me a lot and I feel troubled by this weight on me. What could be the reason for this?A. Its tedious for some people to lose weight, while majority can and do lose weight, why not. You must meet a dietician and attend for 2 or 3 quarters of a year on regular basis. Ask to work with you to find the weight loss plan that will ‘unlock’ your metabolism. Now patience is needed so, and do not be hopeless; it could be something straightforward that you are making a wrong move. Keep a record of what you eat and drink together with your exercise log and take it to your dietician on a very initial meeting, you will be well on your way to losing weight.

Q. It’s actually a real source of irritation to me. I can't stand. Any such experiences…. The cesarean incision done on my body is really sensitive. I avoid touching it. I try to wear clothes that come up over my scar line, and I hate it when my son steps on the area when we're playing. It’s actually a real source of irritation to me. I can't stand. Any such experiences….A. I don't think I had sensitivity like you. As far as I can remember I was able to wear jeans once it healed. One thing that does set off the sensitivity for me is when my brother`s dog of the right height jumps on me and puts their claws over the area. I wish to know is that area sensitive or paining? Both make a lot of difference. Better consult with your physician.

Q. I was diagnosed with "Baker's cyst". The pain in very irritating. what can I do to ease the pain? I was diagnosed with "Baker's cyst". The pain in very irritating but I prefer not to undergo surgery or steroid injections. is there another more "holistic" way to take care of my situation? A. Here are some more "holistic" options that helped me (though you should consult your doctor before doing anything...):
Knee bracing and quadriceps physiotherapy.
If you don't want surgery and don't want to be injected with steroids, but it is OK with you to suction the cyst - I heard it can help a lot, but I must say I didn't try it.

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