inflammation meaning and definition

INFLAMMATION noun

Definition of inflammation (noun)

1. a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
   • synonyms: redness, rubor
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"
   • synonyms: excitation, excitement, fervor, fervour
3. arousal to violent emotion
   • synonyms: inflaming
4. the act of setting something on fire
   • synonyms: firing, ignition, kindling, lighting