Inflammation

Pronunciation: /ɪnˌfləˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions of inflammation

noun a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

Example Sentences

A1 I have inflammation in my knee.

A2 She took medication to reduce the inflammation in her throat.

B1 Chronic inflammation can lead to serious health issues.

B2 The doctor recommended a diet that helps reduce inflammation in the body.

C1 Research has shown a link between inflammation and certain autoimmune diseases.

C2 The athlete underwent treatment to manage the inflammation in his muscles.

Examples of inflammation in a Sentence

formal The patient's blood tests showed high levels of inflammation in their body.

informal My ankle is swollen and red, must be some inflammation going on.

slang I can't believe how much inflammation I have after that workout, it's killing me.

figurative The inflammation of rumors spread quickly throughout the small town.

Grammatical Forms of inflammation

• plural: inflammations
• comparative: more inflamed
• superlative: most inflamed
• present tense: inflame
• future tense: will inflame
• perfect tense: have inflamed
• continuous tense: is inflaming
• singular: inflammation
• positive degree: inflamed
• infinitive: to inflame
• gerund: inflaming
• participle: inflamed

Origin and Evolution of inflammation

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inflammation' originated from the Latin word 'inflammatio', which is derived from the verb 'inflare' meaning 'to set on fire'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a physical condition characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat in response to injury or infection, the term 'inflammation' has evolved to also encompass a broader concept of immune response and tissue repair in modern medical and scientific contexts.