Inflammation synonyms
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The property, state, or condition of being sore; painfulness.
sore (related)
A sore, usually infected spot on the body, as an ulcer, boil, or blister
swelling (related)
The state of being swollen.
The definition of infection is the process of bacteria or viruses invading the body or making someone ill or diseased.
The state or quality of being red
pain (related)
(Informal) A source of annoyance; a nuisance:
ignescent
Giving off sparks when struck with steel
Causing a strong burning sensation in the mouth; very hot:
(Med.) Of, caused by, or characterized by inflammation
phlogistic
Pertaining to phlogiston.
The definition of provocative is something exciting, stimulating or erotic.
Of, relating to, or having the nature of sedition:
(Medicine, of a disease or medical condition) Causing suppuration: producing, or causing the production of, pus.
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.
Inflammation of a joint or joints, esp. as in rheumatoid arthritis
bursitis
Inflammation of a bursa, as near the shoulder or hip
chafing
The act by which something is chafed.
The definition of a conflagration is a massive destructive fire.
(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.
A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance:
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.
The definition of an irritation is something that causes annoyance or discomfort, or a feeling of annoyance.
phlegmasia
phlogosis
(Medicine) inflammation of external parts of the body; erysipelatous inflammation
The formation or discharge of pus.
help (related)
(--- Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
A setting on fire or catching on fire
Fuel for fires.
The art, practice, or manner of using and arranging lights on a stage, film or TV set, etc.
inflaming
arousal to violent emotion
Something that excites:
Fervor is defined as intense feelings or passion.
A passionate enthusiasm for some cause.
rubor
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
Find another word for inflammation. In this page you can discover 37 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for inflammation, like: soreness, sore, swelling, infection, redness, pain, ignescent, incendiary, inflammatory, phlogistic and provocative.