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
Rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation, leading to swelling, pain, stiffness and potential damage to the joints, affects more than 1 million Americans. — 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 Hepatitis A is a contagious disease that causes inflammation of the liver. — Claire Rafford, azcentral, "First death in Maricopa County recorded from Hepatitis A outbreak," 9 July 2019 Unfortunately, more often than not, attempting to pick a pimple that is not poppable causes more inflammation. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "How to Pop A Pimple Properly, Even Though You Really Shouldn't," 27 June 2019 She was also diagnosed with clostridium difficile — also known as C.diff — infection, which causes inflammation in the colon. — Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, "At least one death, “hundreds of severe infections” linked to Porter hospital’s use of contaminated surgical instruments, lawsuit alleges," 16 June 2019 Hepatitis A is a highly contagious virus that causes liver inflammation. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Kroger recalling this product because of hepatitis A contamination," 10 June 2019 The ailment causes inflammation of the kneecap tendon that attaches to the shin bone, according to the American Academy of Osteopathic Surgeons. — Reema Amin, baltimoresun.com, "Anne Arundel summer dance program conveys confidence as well as technique," 11 July 2018 When a part of the body is put on constant strain, the area does not have time to heal properly causing inflammation. — Cincinnati.com, "Stay healthy: Overuse injuries in one sport athletes," 9 July 2018 These drugs also can cause serious inflammation of the esophagus, in some cases. — Joe Graedon, M.s., And Teresa Graedon, Houston Chronicle, "Natural approaches may ease white fingers of Raynaud’s," 17 June 2018These 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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