Definition of 'inflammation'

Noun

1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
      Synonyms: redness rubor
2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
      Synonyms: excitement excitation fervor fervour
3. arousal to violent emotion
      Synonyms: inflaming
4. the act of setting something on fire
      Synonyms: ignition firing lighting kindling

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