1. (n.) A strong pulling or drawing back; withdrawal.

2. (n.) A sudden reaction; a sudden and complete change; -- applied to the feelings.

3. (n.) The act of turning or diverting any disease from one part of the body to another. It resembles derivation, but is usually applied to a more active form of counter irritation.

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