🩹inflammation

noun
/ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/

Meaning

a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example Sentences

The doctor prescribed medicine to reduce the inflammation in her knee.

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

Synonyms

swelling, irritation, soreness, infection, Swelling, Irritation, Agitation
Entry 1
swelling, irritation, soreness, infection
Entry 2
Swelling, Irritation, Agitation

Antonyms

healing, relief, Healing, Soothing, Relief
Entry 1
healing, relief
Entry 2
Healing, Soothing, Relief

Collocations

chronic inflammation, reduce inflammation, inflammation of the joints, inflammation response

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