inflammation
ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən
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Noun

1.
medicalTECH.body's response to injury with redness and swellingTECH.
  • The inflammation caused her ankle to swell.
redness swelling
2.
emotionalstate of being emotionally aroused or agitated
  • His inflammation was evident in his angry speech.
agitation excitement
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Expressions with inflammation

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swelling and irritation affecting the moist inner lining of body passages
Endoscopy revealed widespread mucosal inflammation in the patient's colon.
condition where skin becomes red, swollen, painful or itchy
Allergic skin inflammation made his arms red and very itchy.

Origin of inflammation

Latin, inflammare (to set on fire)

Terms with inflammation included in their meaning

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medicine uses
medicine used for pain, fever, inflammation, or to prevent strokes
health issue
painful, scratchy throat, often from inflammation
medical
inflammation or infection of the bladder causing pain and discomfort
inflame
cause inflammation or other discomfort in a part of the body
physical
state of inflammation or discomfort
grooming
inflammation caused by ingrown hair
medical
medication that reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system
medical
substance that reduces inflammation

Examples of inflammation in a sentence

  • Inflammation can be a sign of infection.
  • Her inflammation was clear from her tearful eyes.
  • The debate sparked inflammation among the participants.

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  1. French:inflammation, agitation, ...
  2. German:Entzündung, Erregung, ...
  3. Italian:infiammazione, agitazione, ...
  4. Spanish:inflamación, exaltación, ...
  5. Portuguese:inflamação, agitação, ...
  6. Chinese:炎症, 激动, ...
  7. Japanese:炎症, 興奮, ...
  8. Arabic:الِتِهَاب, اِحْتِدام, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַלֶּקֶת, הִתְלַהֲטוּת, ...
  10. Russian:воспаление, волнение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запалення, запал, ...
  12. Hindi:सूजन, भावनात्मक उत्तेजना, ...
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