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inflammation

[ in-fluh-mey-shuhn ]

noun

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


inflammation

/ ˌɪԴڱəˈɪʃə /

noun

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

/ ĭ′fə-ə /

  1. 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.

inflammation

  1. The response of tissue to injury or infection . Pain, heat, redness, and swelling are the four basic symptoms of inflammation.
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲi·ڱ·tDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inflammation1

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin Դڱپō-, stem of Դڱپō, from Դڱ(ܲ) “kindled” (past participle of Դڱ “to kindle”; inflame ) + -ion
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"The prisoner says that even when it is his turn to shower he tries to avoid it because the water… causes itching and inflammation."

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Her team is looking at how the presence of certain proteins in the blood could indicate the likelihood of future inflammation in the brain.

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The Dodgers say Blake Snell has left shoulder inflammation, prompting the team to place the starting pitcher on the injured list.

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The team said Snell has left shoulder inflammation, and backdated his IL stint to April 3.

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A government spokesperson said the infected sheep was a female who had been showing signs of mastitis, an inflammation of the breast tissue.

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