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Inflammation

/ɪnfləˈmeɪ̯ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

(now rare) The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (now rare) The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.
  2. The state of being inflamed.
  3. (pathology) A condition of any part of the body, consisting of congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.
  4. (archaic) Violent excitement.

Example Sentences

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), often referred to by doctors today as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a type of arthritis that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for more than six weeks in a child aged 16 or younger. It affects approximately 50,000 children in the United States. Inflammation causes redness, swelling, warmth, and soreness in the joints, although many children with JRA do not complain of joint pain.
an inflammation of the mind, of the body politic, or of parties

Synonyms for inflammation

inflammationignitionpassionanimosityturbulenceheatflushinflamingredness

Antonyms for inflammation

Related Words

rednessflushinflamingflammabilityburningignitioncombustioninflammatoryflamefireflashswellingdiseaseinfectioninitiationsorenesspuffinesserythemairritationheat

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does inflammation mean?

Inflammation means (now rare) The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire..

What is a synonym for inflammation?

Common synonyms include inflammation, ignition, passion, animosity.

What is the opposite of inflammation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use inflammation in a sentence?

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), often referred to by doctors today as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a type of arthritis that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for more than six weeks in a child aged 16 or younger. It affects approximately 50,000 children in the United States. Inflammation causes redness, swelling, warmth, and soreness in the joints, although many children with JRA do not complain of joint pain.

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