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inflammation
(,/I/nfl/@/'m/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    redness, rubor
    source: wordnet30
  • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up(noun.state)
    Example:
    He tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation.
    source: wordnet30
  • arousal to violent emotion(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    inflaming
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of setting something on fire(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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