Inflammation: meaning, definitions and examples

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inflammation

 

[ หŒษชn.flษ™หˆmeษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Inflammation is a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Synonyms

irritation, redness, soreness, swelling

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory medication for the inflammation in my knee.
  • After the surgery, there was some inflammation around the wound.
  • She experienced inflammation in her throat due to a viral infection.
Context #2 | Noun

general context

Inflammation can also refer to a state of unrest or turmoil, both in physical and metaphorical senses.

Synonyms

agitation, disorder, turmoil, unrest

Examples of usage

  • The political speech sparked an inflammation of emotions among the crowd.
  • The controversial decision led to an inflammation of tensions between the two countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "inflammation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inflamaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entzรผndung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peradangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapalenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚Ž็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inflammation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inflamaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iltihap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ผ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‡ุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกnฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกpal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚Ž็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vnetje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณlga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iltihab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inflamaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'inflammation' originates from the Latin word 'inflammatio,' which means 'a setting on fire.' The concept of inflammation has been recognized since ancient times, with early medical texts describing the signs and symptoms associated with the condition. Over the centuries, research has deepened our understanding of inflammation, revealing its crucial role in the body's immune response to injury and infection.

See also: enflame, flambeau, flamboyance, flamboyant, flamelet, flamer, flames, flamethrower, flaming, flammable, inflame, inflaming, inflammable.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,932 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.