inflammation

in·flam·ma·tion   (ĭn'flə-mā'shən)    n.   The act of inflaming or the state of being inflamed. A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.

inflammation

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

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

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.

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in·flame' v.

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.