inflammation — a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 염증 (몸의 일부가 빨갛게 되고, 부어오르며, 뜨겁고 아픈 상태)
Korean pronunciation: 인플러**메이**션
Example Sentences
- After eating too much spicy ramen, I got stomach inflammation and regretted my life choices.
- The inflammation in her knee was so bad she couldn't even kneel to propose to her boyfriend.
- The new medication effectively controls inflammation without serious side effects.
inflammation
NOUN//ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən//
a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful
The patient's knee shows clear signs of inflammation with swelling and redness
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Vacation inflammation affects the whole nation!
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Origin
From Latin 'inflammare' meaning 'to set on fire' or 'to inflame', composed of 'in-' (into) and 'flammare' (to flame). The word entered English via Old French 'inflammation' in the 13th century.
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“After eating too much spicy ramen, I got stomach inflammation and regretted my life choices.”
“The inflammation in her knee was so bad she couldn't even kneel to propose to her boyfriend.”
“The new medication effectively controls inflammation without serious side effects.”
“Ice packs help reduce inflammation and swelling after an injury.”
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