Inflammation Meaning
/ɪnfləˈmeɪ̯ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire.
nounThe state of being inflamed.
Sentence Examples
I'm afraid I have an inflammation in my eyes.
Last year I suffered from an inflammation of my middle ear.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient visited the clinic because of joint ____ that caused redness and swelling.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor prescribed a special cream to reduce the ____ around the insect bite on his arm.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French inflammation, from Latin īnflammātiō, equivalent to inflame + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), often referred to by doctors today as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), is a type of arthritis that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for more than six weeks in a child aged 16 or younger. It affects approximately 50,000 children in the United States. Inflammation causes redness, swelling, warmth, and soreness in the joints, although many children with JRA do not complain of joint pain."
— 2024 September 6, David Zelman, “Understanding Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis -- the Basics”, in WebMD:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient visited the clinic because of joint ____ that caused redness and swelling.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor prescribed a special cream to reduce the ____ around the insect bite on his arm.