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单词 inflammations
释义

inflammation

noun

in·​flam·​ma·​tion ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce inflammation (audio)
1
: a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
2
: the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed

Example Sentences

The drug is used to reduce inflammation. inflammations of the throat and ears
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

inflammation

noun

in·​flam·​ma·​tion ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce inflammation (audio)
: a bodily response to injury or disease in which heat, redness, and swelling are present

Medical Definition

inflammation

noun

in·​flam·​ma·​tion ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən How to pronounce inflammation (audio)
: a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, pain, swelling, and often loss of function and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue

inflammations

noun

plural of inflammation
as in swellings
a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful The drug is used to reduce inflammation. Inflammation around a wound can signal an infection.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • swellings
  • pains
  • tingles
  • stitches
  • sores
  • injuries
  • aches
  • discomforts
  • pangs
  • distresses
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  • headaches
  • sufferings
  • pricks
  • twinges
  • shoots
  • throes
  • tortures
  • smarts
  • toothaches
  • miseries
  • stomachaches
  • earaches
  • harms
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  • colics
  • agonies
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  • detriments
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  • complaints
  • charley horses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • comforts
  • eases
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