Inflammation Definition

inflammation
noun
  1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
  2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
  3. arousal to violent emotion
  4. the act of setting something on fire

"Inflammation" in song lyrics

See how inflammation is used in real songs:

  • "Causes inflammation"
    Pep Love — Ascension
  • "myocardial inflammation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sugar and inflammation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "inflammation"

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