| inflammation | | |
| n. (state) | 1. inflammation, redness, rubor | a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat. |
| ~ inflammatory disease | a disease characterized by inflammation. |
| ~ adenitis | inflammation of a gland or lymph node. |
| ~ alveolitis | inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic. |
| ~ alveolitis, dry socket | inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form. |
| ~ angiitis | inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct. |
| ~ aortitis | inflammation of the aorta. |
| ~ appendicitis | inflammation of the vermiform appendix. |
| ~ arteritis | inflammation of an artery. |
| ~ balanitis | inflammation of the head of the penis. |
| ~ balanoposthitis | inflammation of both the head of the penis and the foreskin. |
| ~ blepharitis | inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts. |
| ~ bursitis | inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder. |
| ~ symptom | (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease. |
| ~ carditis | inflammation of the heart. |
| ~ catarrh | inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus. |
| ~ cellulitis | an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain. |
| ~ cervicitis | inflammation of the uterine cervix. |
| ~ cheilitis | inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips. |
| ~ cholangitis | inflammation of the bile ducts. |
| ~ cholecystitis | inflammation of the gall bladder. |
| ~ chorditis | inflammation of the vocal cords. |
| ~ chorditis | inflammation of the spermatic cord. |
| ~ colitis, inflammatory bowel disease | inflammation of the colon. |
| ~ colpitis | inflammation of the vagina. |
| ~ colpocystitis | inflammation of the vagina and bladder. |
| ~ conjunctivitis, pinkeye | inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. |
| ~ corditis | inflammation of the spermatic cord. |
| ~ costochondritis | inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage. |
| ~ dacryocystitis | inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose. |
| ~ diverticulitis | inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation. |
| ~ cephalitis, encephalitis, phrenitis | inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use). |
| ~ encephalomyelitis | inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. |
| ~ endarteritis | inflammation of the inner lining of an artery. |
| ~ endocervicitis | inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix. |
| ~ enteritis | inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea. |
| ~ epicondylitis | painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle. |
| ~ epididymitis | painful inflammation of the epididymis. |
| ~ epiglottitis | inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing. |
| ~ episcleritis | inflammation of the sclera of the eye. |
| ~ esophagitis, oesophagitis | inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux. |
| ~ fibrositis | inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths). |
| ~ fibromyositis | local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue. |
| ~ folliculitis | inflammation of a hair follicle. |
| ~ funiculitis | inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord). |
| ~ gastritis | inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating. |
| ~ glossitis | inflammation of the tongue. |
| ~ hydrarthrosis | inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid. |
| ~ ileitis | inflammation of the ileum. |
| ~ iridocyclitis | inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye. |
| ~ iridokeratitis | inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye. |
| ~ iritis | inflammation of the iris. |
| ~ jejunitis | inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine. |
| ~ jejunoileitis | inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine. |
| ~ keratitis | inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision. |
| ~ keratoconjunctivitis | inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. |
| ~ keratoiritis | inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye. |
| ~ keratoscleritis | inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye. |
| ~ founder, laminitis | inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse. |
| ~ laryngitis | inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing. |
| ~ laryngopharyngitis | inflammation of the larynx and pharynx. |
| ~ laryngotracheobronchitis | inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways. |
| ~ lymphadenitis | inflammation of lymph nodes. |
| ~ lymphangitis | inflammation of a lymph vessel. |
| ~ mastitis | inflammation of a breast (or udder). |
| ~ mastoiditis | inflammation of the mastoid. |
| ~ endometritis, metritis | inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium). |
| ~ myelitis | inflammation of the spinal cord. |
| ~ myositis | inflammation of muscle tissue. |
| ~ myometritis | inflammation of the myometrium. |
| ~ neuritis | inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function. |
| ~ oophoritis | inflammation of one or both ovaries. |
| ~ orchitis | inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling. |
| ~ osteitis | inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration. |
| ~ otitis | inflammation of the ear. |
| ~ ovaritis | inflammation of the ovaries. |
| ~ pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain. |
| ~ parametritis | inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus. |
| ~ parotitis | inflammation of one or both parotid glands. |
| ~ peritoneal inflammation, peritonitis | inflammation of the peritoneum. |
| ~ phalangitis | inflammation of a finger or toe. |
| ~ phlebitis | inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs). |
| ~ pneumonitis | inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction. |
| ~ posthitis | inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection. |
| ~ proctitis | inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. |
| ~ prostatitis | inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever. |
| ~ rachitis | inflammation of the vertebral column. |
| ~ radiculitis | inflammation of the radicle of a nerve. |
| ~ retinitis | inflammation of the retina. |
| ~ coryza, rhinitis | an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge). |
| ~ sinusitis | inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses. |
| ~ salpingitis | inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube. |
| ~ scleritis | inflammation of the sclera. |
| ~ sialadenitis | inflammation of the salivary glands. |
| ~ splenitis | inflammation of the spleen. |
| ~ spondylitis | inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness. |
| ~ stomatitis | inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth. |
| ~ synovitis | inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling. |
| ~ tarsitis | inflammation of the eyelid. |
| ~ tendinitis, tendonitis, tenonitis | inflammation of a tendon. |
| ~ thyroiditis | inflammation of the thyroid gland. |
| ~ tonsillitis | inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils). |
| ~ tracheitis | inflammation of the trachea. |
| ~ tracheobronchitis | common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi. |
| ~ tympanitis | inflammation of the inner ear. |
| ~ ulitis | inflammation of the gums. |
| ~ ureteritis | inflammation of the ureter. |
| ~ uveitis | inflammation of the uvea of the eye. |
| ~ uvulitis | inflammation of the uvula. |
| ~ vaginitis | inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis). |
| ~ valvulitis | inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve as a consequence of rheumatic fever). |
| ~ vasculitis | inflammation of a blood vessel. |
| ~ vasovesiculitis | inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicles; usually occurring with prostatitis. |
| ~ vesiculitis | inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis). |
| ~ vulvitis | inflammation of the vulva. |
| ~ vulvovaginitis | inflammation of the vulva and the vagina. |
| ~ shin splints | painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins; frequent among runners. |
| n. (state) | 2. excitation, excitement, fervor, fervour, inflammation | 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" |
| ~ emotional arousal | the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior. |
| ~ fever pitch | a state of extreme excitement.; "the crowd was at fever pitch" |
| ~ sensation | a state of widespread public excitement and interest.; "the news caused a sensation" |
| n. (act) | 3. inflaming, inflammation | arousal to violent emotion. |
| ~ arousal, rousing | the act of arousing.; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions" |
| n. (act) | 4. firing, ignition, inflammation, kindling, lighting | the act of setting something on fire. |
| ~ burning, combustion | the act of burning something.; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance" |
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