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Meaning of inflammation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inflammation

Pronunciation:/ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.

  2. The state of being inflamed

  3. 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.

  4. Violent excitement

    Example: an inflammation of the mind, of the body politic, or of parties

    Synonyms:animosityheatpassionturbulence
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/inflammation

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