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inflammatory

inf·lam·ma·tory

UK/ɪnˈflæmət(ə)ɹi/ US/ɪnˈflæmətʰəɹɪi̯/ uncommon

adjective

1.

characterized or caused by inflammation

  • “an inflammatory process”
  • “an inflammatory response”
Similar
2.

Origin

From inflame + -atory.

Phrases

  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • pelvic inflammatory disease
  • pelvic inflammatory disorder

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