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inflammation

inflammation definition - medical

in·flam·ma·tion (ĭnˌflə-māˈshən)

noun
A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes loss of function.

Related Forms:

  • in·flameˈ verb

The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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