inflammation
IPA: ɪnfɫʌmˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.
- The state of being inflamed
- (pathology) A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.
- (archaic) Violent excitement
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Examples of "inflammation" in Sentences
- Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder.
- Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain.
- Acne begins as pain and inflammation in the joints.
- Bronchitis is defined as inflammation of the bronchi.
- Dermatitis Dermatitis is any inflammation of the skin.
- Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix.
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