inflammation

[ in-fluh-mey-shuhn ]

noun

1. Pathology. redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, heat, and disturbed function of an area of the body, especially as a reaction of tissues to injurious agents.
2. the act or fact of inflaming.
3. the state of being inflamed.

inflammation

/ ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. the reaction of living tissue to injury or infection, characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain
2. the act of inflaming or the state of being inflamed

inflammation

/ ĭn′flə-mā′shən /

1. 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

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

Other Words From

• subin·flam·mation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflammation¹

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin inflammātiōn-, stem of inflammātiō, from inflammāt(us) “kindled” (past participle of inflammāre “to kindle”; inflame ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

But PSA levels can be high for a variety of reasons - including an enlarged prostate, inflammation or infection, recent vigorous exercise or sex - or remain normal despite cancer.

From BBC

Etc: Lue was asked if Kawhi Leonard, who hasn’t played this season because of inflammation in his right knee, would travel with the Clippers on their three-game trip that opens Monday against Oklahoma City.

From Los Angeles Times

They are strong antioxidants, which have been shown to have protective effects against bacteria, viruses, allergies, inflammation and cancer.

From Salon

“Early recovery is just kind of maintaining the range of motion, dealing with the inflammation, dealing with the pain, and doing it in a controlled, very specific fashion,” Rothenberg said, noting he advises his patients against even running during that stage of recovery.

From Los Angeles Times

His old running mate, Leonard, missed his eighth straight game with right knee inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• infection
• irritation
• pain
• rash
• sore
• tenderness