inflammation
Origin of inflammation
1Other words from inflammation
- sub·in·flam·ma·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for inflammation
/ (ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən) /
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
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Scientific definitions for 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.
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Cultural definitions for 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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