inflammation
nounDivide inflammation into syllables:
in · flam · ma · tion
How to pronounce inflammation:
Definition of inflammation:
- inflammation (noun):
- an inflaming or being inflamed
- the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.
- a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
Synonyms for inflammation:
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Antonyms for inflammation:
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