Inflammation synonyms

ĭn'flə-mā'shən

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incendiary
Causing a strong burning sensation in the mouth; very hot:
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sore (related)
A sore, usually infected spot on the body, as an ulcer, boil, or blister
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inflamation (related)
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soreness
The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness.
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infection
The definition of infection is the process of bacteria or viruses invading the body or making someone ill or diseased.
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redness
The state or quality of being red
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swelling (related)
The state of being swollen.
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ignescent
Giving off sparks when struck with steel
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inflammatory
(Med.) Of, caused by, or characterized by inflammation
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phlogistic
Pertaining to phlogiston.
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provocative
The definition of provocative is something exciting, stimulating or erotic.
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seditious
Of, relating to, or having the nature of sedition:
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suppurative
(Medicine, of a disease or medical condition) Causing suppuration: producing, or causing the production of, pus.
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acne
An inflammatory disease of the skin in which the sebaceous glands become clogged and infected, often causing the formation of pimples, especially on the face. It is most common during adolescence, but also occurs in infants and adults.
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boil
The point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour.
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bursitis
Inflammation of a bursa, as near the shoulder or hip
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chafing
The act by which something is chafed.
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conflagration
The definition of a conflagration is a massive destructive fire.
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congestion
(Medicine) Overfullness of the capillary and other blood vessels, etc., in any locality or organ (often producing other morbid symptoms); local hypermic, active or passive; as, arterial congestion; venous congestion; congestion of the lungs.
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fire
A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance:
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gout
An inherited disorder of uric acid metabolism occurring predominantly in men, characterized by painful inflammation of the joints. Elevated levels of uric acid in the blood result in deposition of crystals of uric acid salts (known as urates ) around the joints, causing arthritis. The condition can become chronic and result in deformity.
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irritation
The definition of an irritation is something that causes annoyance or discomfort, or a feeling of annoyance.
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phlegmasia
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phlogosis
(Medicine) inflammation of external parts of the body; erysipelatous inflammation
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suppuration
The formation or discharge of pus.
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help (related)
(--- Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
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ignition
A setting on fire or catching on fire
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firing
Fuel for fires.
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lighting
The art, practice, or manner of using and arranging lights on a stage, film or TV set, etc.
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kindling
The act by which something is kindled.
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inflaming
arousal to violent emotion
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excitement
Something that excites:
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excitation
(Physics) The change in state as an excited state is formed by the absorption of a quantum of energy
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fervour
A passionate enthusiasm for some cause.
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rubor
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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chronic-inflammation (related)
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oedema (related)
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demyelination (related)
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vasoconstriction (related)
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thickening (related)
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necrosis (related)
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secretion (related)
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synovitis (related)
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cutaneous (related)
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central-nervous-system (related)
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lesion (related)
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neutrophilic (related)
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pain (related)
(Informal) A source of annoyance; a nuisance:
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arthritis
Inflammation of a joint or joints, esp. as in rheumatoid arthritis
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fervor
Fervor is defined as intense feelings or passion.
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Inflammation Sentence Examples

  • This resulted in an inflammation of the upper membrane of the brain, delirium and death.

  • The process of inflammation is a defensive one, but if carried too far may prove injurious.

  • Discovery in these various directions then led physicians to regard fever and inflammation not as separable entities, but as fluctuating symptomgroups, due to swervings of function from the normal balance under contingent forces.

  • They are often used to treat inflammation.

  • Acute inflammation of the ear, with its alarming extensions to the cerebral.

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