inflammation
|in-fla-ma-tion|
/ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
body's response to injury
Etymology
'inflammation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inflammatio,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'flammare' meant 'to set on fire.'
'inflammatio' transformed into the Old French word 'enflamacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inflammation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to set on fire,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a physical condition characterized by redness and swelling.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
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.
The inflammation in his knee was causing him a lot of pain.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/24 16:06