Definitions for inflammation
ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃənin·flam·ma·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. inflammation, redness, rubornoun

   a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

2. excitement, excitation, inflammation, fervor, fervournoun

   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. inflammation, inflamingnoun

   arousal to violent emotion

4. ignition, firing, lighting, kindling, inflammationnoun

   the act of setting something on fire

GCIDERate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Inflammationnoun

   (Med.) A morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with tenderness, heat and pain. It may be caused by exposure to any number of injurious agents.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inflammationnoun

   The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed.

2. inflammationnoun

   A condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.

3. inflammationnoun

   Violent excitement; heat; passion; animosity; turbulence; as, an inflammation of the mind, of the body politic, or of parties.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inflammationnoun

   Etymology: inflammatio, Latin; inflammation, French.

   1. The act of setting on flame.2. The state of being in flame.

   The flame extendeth not beyond the inflammable effluence, but closely adheres unto the original of its inflammation. Bro.

   Some urns have had inscriptions on them, expressing that the lamps within them were burning when they were first buried; whereas the inflammation of fat and viscous vapours doth presently vanish. John Wilkins, Dæd.

   3. [In chirurgery.]Inflammation is when the blood is obstructed so as to crowd in a greater quantity into any particular part, and gives it a greater colour and heat than usual. John Quincy

   If that bright spot stay in his place, it is an inflammation of the burning. Lev. xiii. 28.

   4. The act of exciting fervour of mind.

   Prayer kindleth our desire to behold God by speculation; and the mind, delighted with that contemplative sight of God, taketh every where new inflammations to pray the riches of the mysteries of heavenly wisdom, continually stirring up in us correspondent desires towards them. Richard Hooker.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inflammationnoun

   the act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed

2. Inflammationnoun

   a morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain

3. Inflammationnoun

   violent excitement; heat; passion; animosity; turbulence; as, an inflammation of the mind, of the body politic, or of parties

4. Etymology: [L. inflammatio: cf. F. inflammation. See Inflame.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inflammation

   Inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. The classical signs of acute inflammation are pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function. Inflammation is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process. Inflammation is not a synonym for infection, even in cases where inflammation is caused by infection. Although infection is caused by a microorganism, inflammation is one of the responses of the organism to the pathogen. However, inflammation is a stereotyped response, and therefore it is considered as a mechanism of innate immunity, as compared to adaptive immunity, which is specific for each pathogen. Progressive destruction of the tissue would compromise the survival of the organism. However, chronic inflammation can also lead to a host of diseases, such as hay fever, periodontitis, atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and even cancer. It is for that reason that inflammation is normally closely regulated by the body. Inflammation can be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute inflammation is the initial response of the body to harmful stimuli and is achieved by the increased movement of plasma and leukocytes from the blood into the injured tissues. A cascade of biochemical events propagates and matures the inflammatory response, involving the local vascular system, the immune system, and various cells within the injured tissue. Prolonged inflammation, known as chronic inflammation, leads to a progressive shift in the type of cells present at the site of inflammation and is characterized by simultaneous destruction and healing of the tissue from the inflammatory process.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Inflammation

   A pathological process characterized by injury or destruction of tissues caused by a variety of cytologic and chemical reactions. It is usually manifested by typical signs of pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inflammation

   When grains of powder are united to form a charge, and fire is communicated to one of them, the heated and expansive gases evolved insinuate themselves into the interstices of the charge, envelop the grains, and ignite them, one after the other. This propagation of ignition is called inflammation, and its velocity the velocity of inflammation. It is much greater than that of combustion, and it should not be confounded with it. The velocity of inflammation of powder compressed by pounding is about .64 inch, while that of mealed powder in the same condition is only .45 inch. Inflammation, in the study of gunpowder, is the spread of the flame from one grain to another—as opposed to ignition; the setting on fire of a certain point of the charge.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of inflammation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of inflammation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of inflammation in a Sentence

1. Jay Cowin:

   It's full of polyunsaturated fatty acids like Omega-6, which can cause inflammation and liver damage, when buying cooking oils, it's important to know and understand that we need a balance of Omega 3 and 6 fats in our diet; so consuming disproportionate amounts of either one can imbalance the system.

2. Brooke Aggarwal:

   Added sugar intake can promote inflammation in the body, and this can cause stress on the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to increased blood pressure.

3. Matt Harris:

   They often require cardiovascular support because MIS-C causes inflammation of the heart, called myocarditis, i am not aware of any fatalities from MIS-C, though nationwide there have been close to 900 pediatric deaths from COVID-19 infection.

4. Angie Asche:

   In large amounts, alcohol can overwhelm the gut, promoting intestinal inflammation and increasing harmful bacteria … (which) can lead to a wide range of health problems.

5. Sheetal DeCaria:

   Refined grains elevate inflammation and can worsen one's mental health.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=inflammation
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=inflammation
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Inflammation
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=inflammation
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammation
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=inflammation
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html