An inflammation is a painful redness or swelling of a part of your body that results from an infection, injury, or illness.
[formal]
The drug can cause inflammation of the liver. [+ of]
...throat inflammations.
Synonyms: swelling, soreness, burning, heat More Synonyms of inflammation
inflammation in British English
(ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the reaction of living tissue to injury or infection, characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain
2.
the act of inflaming or the state of being inflamed
inflammation in American English
(ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of inflaming
2.
the state of being inflamed; specif., a condition of some part of the body that is a reaction to injury, infection, irritation, etc., and is characterized by varied combinations of redness, pain, heat, swelling, and loss of function
Word origin
Fr < L inflammatio
inflammation in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(ɪnfləmeɪʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) inflammations
noun (count) (noncount)
(Pharmaceutical: Physiology)
Inflammation, or an inflammation, is a painful redness or swelling of a part of the body resulting from an infection,injury, or illness.
The drug can cause inflammation in the liver, causing it to swell.
An inflammation in an airway caused by an infection can result in a swelling that makes it difficultto breathe.
Inflammation is a painful redness or swelling of a part of the body resulting from an infection,injury, or illness.
Examples of 'inflammation' in a sentence
inflammation
The incurable condition is caused by inflammation blocking intestines.
The Sun (2016)
Stress can also cause harmful inflammation in the body.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Healthy teeth and gums reduce bad mouth bacteria that cause the tissue swelling or inflammation.
The Sun (2016)
Drugs that block key enzymes involved in tissue inflammation.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It's said to reduce inflammation and scarring.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Another likely cause is inflammation of your Achilles tendon.
The Sun (2016)
Experts said it is a myth that eggs are bad for the heart - and in fact they may reduce inflammation that can trigger disease.
The Sun (2016)
They also look to the future and make contingency plans'There is a direct biological impact of optimism, it reduces inflammation and increase antioxidants.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They can also cut inflammation within the body.
The Sun (2014)
There is payback from drugs as the pain and the inflammation are there for a reason.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They also reduce inflammation in the artery.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The bacteria set up infection and inflammation as they feed on the grease and dead skin.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
My doctor said it was probably tissue inflammation and gave me antibiotics.
The Sun (2013)
Long-term use can lead to inflammation of the liver.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain and to treat any underlying condition.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Studies also show chicken soup can help reduce inflammation.
The Sun (2013)
One theory is caffeine reduces inflammation which fuels diseases.
The Sun (2015)
It increases blood flow to muscles and reduces inflammation.
The Sun (2012)
Tennis elbow is caused by inflammation where the forearm muscles attach to the outer edge of the elbow.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This damage causes inflammation and pain.
The Sun (2010)
Tennis elbow is caused by inflammation of the muscles of the forearm and their attachments at the outer edge of the elbow.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It can cause much painful inflammation with blisters, weeping and cracking.
The Sun (2008)
They can help reduce inflammation in the body, hence helping it heal itself.
The Sun (2013)
It could be an infection or inflammation, so you must see a doctor.
The Sun (2011)
That may just mean mild skin inflammation causing redness and swelling, which needs antibiotics.
The Sun (2012)
C1 helps control inflammation in the body, and a lack of it can be highly damaging.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
As this sensation is only recent, it is likely to be caused by inflammation or infection.
The Sun (2011)
On the other hand, it could be caused by infection or inflammation of the neck of your womb.
The Sun (2010)
They said that as asthma is an inflammatory condition, ozone may worsen it and cause inflammation throughout the body.
The Sun (2013)
In other languages
inflammation
British English: inflammation /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ NOUN
An inflammation is a swelling in your body that results from an infection or injury.
...an inflammation of the liver.
American English: inflammation
Arabic: التِهَابٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: inflamação
Chinese: 炎症
Croatian: upala
Czech: zánět
Danish: betændelse
Dutch: ontsteking infectie
European Spanish: inflamación
Finnish: tulehdus
French: inflammation
German: Entzündung
Greek: φλεγμονή
Italian: infiammazione
Japanese: 炎症
Korean: 염증
Norwegian: betennelse
Polish: zapalenie
European Portuguese: inflamação
Romanian: inflamație
Russian: воспаление
Latin American Spanish: inflamación
Swedish: inflammation
Thai: การอักเสบ
Turkish: yangı
Ukrainian: запалення
Vietnamese: sự viêm nhiễm
Chinese translation of 'inflammation'
inflammation
(ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən)
n(u)
发(發)炎 (fāyán)
(noun)
Definition
an inflaming or being inflamed
The drug can cause inflammation of the liver.
Synonyms
swelling
There is some swelling and he is being detained for observation.