phlogistic

/floʊˈdʒɪstɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the nature of inflammation.
    • Certain medications can reduce phlogistic symptoms in the body.
    • The doctor noted a phlogistic response in the patient's injured knee.
    • Phlogistic conditions often involve redness, swelling, and heat.
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