inflammation
/ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
noun
- A physical condition in which a part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful, usually as a reaction to injury or infection.
- The doctor said the redness around the cut was a sign of inflammation.
- Arthritis causes inflammation in the joints, making them stiff and sore.
- Applying ice can help reduce inflammation after an injury.
- The act of setting on fire or the state of being on fire.
- The old factory was destroyed by a sudden inflammation of stored chemicals.
- The inflammation of the dry forest was caused by a lightning strike.
- Firefighters worked to prevent the inflammation from spreading to nearby homes.
- Strong excitement or anger; a state of being stirred up emotionally.
- There was an inflammation of public opinion after the unfair decision.
- The newspaper article led to an inflammation of tensions in the community.
- The leader's speech caused an inflammation of anger among the protesters.
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