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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
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.
inflammation
- The response of tissue to injury or infection . Pain, heat, redness, and swelling are the four basic symptoms of inflammation.
Other Words From
- subin·flam·mation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of inflammation1
Example Sentences
Other wellness businesses include acupuncture, yoga, red light therapy to reduce pain and inflammation, and IV drips for hydration that include vitamins and minerals also known to ease hangovers.
The drug targets certain immune cells involved in inflammation and myelin damage in MS.
Their main argument is that seed oils are high in omega-six fatty acids, which aren’t detrimental to human health but can lead to inflammation when consumed in excess.
He is especially prone to lung infections due to developing pleurisy - an inflammation around the lungs - as an adult and having part of one of his lungs removed at age 21.
The Pope is especially prone to lung infections due to developing pleurisy - an inflammation around the lungs - as an adult and having part of one of his lungs removed at age 21.
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