inflammation
noun
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Definition of inflammation
Examples of inflammation in a Sentence
The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
inflammations of the throat and ears
Recent Examples on the Web
Recent studies have also shown that e-cigarettes almost double your risk of a heart attack (when compared with non-smokers), as well as increasing inflammation of the lungs and bronchitis-like symptoms. — Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, "Is Vaping Bad for Your Health? The Difference Between Vaping vs. Cigarettes," 27 Aug. 2019 She was later hospitalized after developing encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain caused by the disease, according to the outlet. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Flight Attendant, 43, Who Contracted Measles on Flight Dies After Battling Disease for 5 Months," 13 Aug. 2019 It was also known to be partly responsible for the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. — Charles Graeber, WIRED, "How Scientists Built a âLiving Drugâ to Beat Cancer," 25 July 2019 She was diagnosed with uveitis, an inflammation inside the eye. — Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, "Start-Up Says Itâs Changing Eye Care for the Better. Others See It Differently.," 21 July 2019 Transverse myelitis is one of several conditions that involve inflammation of nerve cells that can occur in people using biologics. — John Fauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A drug's most dangerous side effects often aren't discovered until it's on the market," 18 July 2019 Meanwhile, in San Francisco, Wilson and a colleague, Joe DeRisi with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, were studying encephalitis and meningitis â inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. — Erin Allday, SFChronicle.com, "Rare disease discovery: Antibodies fighting cancer go on to attack brain," 14 July 2019 If cholecystitis occurs, which is inflammation of the gallbladder, the symptoms include fever and increased pain that wonât go away. — Felissa Allard, SELF, "These Are The Pregnancy Pains You Shouldnât Ignore," 8 July 2019 Immediately take a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, to calm the inflammation. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Does Sunscreen Expire? And Every Other Question Youâve Had About SPF, Answered," 14 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inflammation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for inflammation
inflammation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of inflammation
: a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful
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inflammation
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Kids Definition of inflammation
: a bodily response to injury or disease in which heat, redness, and swelling are present
inflammation
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Medical Definition of inflammation
: 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
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