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inflammation

inf·lam·ma·tion

UK/ɪnfləˈmeɪ̯ʃən/ US/ɪnfləˈmeɪ̯ʃən] ~ [ɪnfləˈmeɪ̯ʃn̩/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

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2.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

  • “his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled”
  • “he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation”
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Origin

From Middle French inflammation, from Latin īnflammātiō, equivalent to inflame + -ation.

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