IRRITATION, MORBID
\ˌɪɹɪtˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˌɪɹɪtˈeɪʃən], \ˌɪ_ɹ_ɪ_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Constitutional irritation, Irritative fever. Pseudofever, is that excitement which occurs after injuries done to the body, or to any part thereof; - constituting cases of diseased sympathy.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
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