inflammation

[ in-fluh-mey-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
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noun

Pathology. redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, heat, and disturbed function of an area of the body, especially as a reaction of tissues to injurious agents.
the act or fact of inflaming.
the state of being inflamed.

Origin of inflammation

1525–35; < Latin inflammātiōn- (stem of inflammātiō), equivalent to inflammāt(us) (past participle of inflammāre; see inflame, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM inflammation

sub·in·flam·ma·tion, noun

Words nearby inflammation

infirmity, infix, infl., inflame, inflammable, inflammation, inflammatory, inflammatory bowel disease, inflammatory carcinoma, inflammatory lymph, inflammatory papillary hyperplasia

Words related to inflammation

pain, tenderness, rash, sore, infection, irritation, burning

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British Dictionary definitions for inflammation

inflammation
/ (ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən) /

noun

the reaction of living tissue to injury or infection, characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain
the act of inflaming or the state of being inflamed

Medical definitions for inflammation

inflammation
[ ĭn′flə-mā′shən ]

n.

A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.

Other words from inflammation

in•flame′ v.

Scientific definitions for inflammation

inflammation
[ ĭn′flə-mā′shən ]

The reaction of a part of the body to injury or infection, characterized by swelling, heat, redness, and pain. The process includes increased blood flow with an influx of white blood cells and other chemical substances that facilitate healing.

Cultural definitions for inflammation

inflammation

The response of tissue to injury or infection. Pain, heat, redness, and swelling are the four basic symptoms of inflammation.