inflammation

US /ˌɪnfləˈmeʃən/

UK /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃn/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Painful swelling in the body due to illness
There was inflammation on the patient's knees
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A condition in which a part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
The inflammation in her knee made it difficult to walk.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Figurative: A state of anger or agitation.
The politician's speech caused inflammation among the opposing party.

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