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in⋅flam⋅ma⋅tion
[in-fluh-mey-shuh
n] 
–noun
| 1. | Pathology. redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, heat, and disturbed function of an area of the body, esp. as a reaction of tissues to injurious agents. |
| 2. | the act or fact of inflaming. |
| 3. | the state of being inflamed. |
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Inflammation
In*flam*ma"tion\, n. [L. inflammatio: cf. F. inflammation. See Inflame.]1. The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed. "The inflammation of fat." --Wilkins. 2. (Med.) A morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in 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. 3. Violent excitement; heat; passion; animosity; turbulence; as, an inflammation of the mind, of the body politic, or of parties. --Hooker.
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Language Translation for : inflammation
Spanish:
inflamación,
German:
die Entzündung,
Japanese:
炎症
inflammation
The response of tissue to injury or infection. Pain, heat, redness, and swelling are the four basic symptoms of inflammation.
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Main Entry: in·flam·ma·tion
Pronunciation: "in-fl&-'mA-sh&n
Function: noun
: a local response to cellular injury that is markedby capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, pain, swelling, and often loss of function and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damagedtissue
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inflammation in·flam·ma·tion (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.
in·flame' v.
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| inflammation (ĭn'flə-mā'shən) Pronunciation Key
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. |
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