| 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" |
| boil | | |
| n. (state) | 1. boil, furuncle | a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus. |
| ~ gumboil | a boil or abscess on the gums. |
| ~ staphylococcal infection | an infection with staphylococcus bacteria; usually marked by abscess formation. |
| n. (attribute) | 2. boil, boiling point | the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level.; "they brought the water to a boil" |
| ~ temperature | the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity). |
| v. (change) | 3. boil | come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor.; "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius" |
| ~ change state, turn | undergo a transformation or a change of position or action.; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election" |
| ~ boil over, overboil | overflow or cause to overflow while boiling.; "The milk is boiling over" |
| v. (change) | 4. boil | immerse or be immersed in a boiling liquid, often for cooking purposes.; "boil potatoes"; "boil wool" |
| ~ change | undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature.; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" |
| ~ overboil | boil excessively.; "The peas are overboiled" |
| ~ simmer | boil slowly at low temperature.; "simmer the sauce"; "simmering water" |
| v. (change) | 5. boil | bring to, or maintain at, the boiling point.; "boil this liquid until it evaporates" |
| ~ alter, change, modify | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation.; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" |
| ~ decoct | extract the essence of something by boiling it. |
| ~ boil | come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor.; "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius" |
| v. (motion) | 6. boil, churn, moil, roil | be agitated.; "the sea was churning in the storm" |
| ~ seethe, roll | boil vigorously.; "The liquid was seething"; "The water rolled" |
| ~ move | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion.; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" |
| v. (emotion) | 7. boil, seethe | be in an agitated emotional state.; "The customer was seething with anger" |
| ~ bubble over, spill over, overflow | overflow with a certain feeling.; "The children bubbled over with joy"; "My boss was bubbling over with anger" |
| ~ ferment | be in an agitated or excited state.; "The Middle East is fermenting"; "Her mind ferments" |
| ~ sizzle | seethe with deep anger or resentment.; "She was sizzling with anger" |
| ~ be | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun).; "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" |
| lump | | |
| n. (group) | 1. ball, chunk, clod, clump, glob, lump | a compact mass.; "a ball of mud caught him on the shoulder" |
| ~ clot, coagulum | a lump of material formed from the content of a liquid. |
| ~ agglomeration | a jumbled collection or mass. |
| ~ gob | a lump of slimy stuff.; "a gob of phlegm" |
| ~ clew | a ball of yarn or cord or thread. |
| n. (state) | 2. lump, puffiness, swelling | an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement. |
| ~ spermatocele | a swelling on the epididymis or the testis; usually contains spermatozoa. |
| ~ symptom | (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease. |
| ~ enlargement | the state of being enlarged. |
| ~ bloat | swelling of the rumen or intestinal tract of domestic animals caused by excessive gas. |
| ~ bunion | a painful swelling of the bursa of the first joint of the big toe. |
| ~ dropsy, edema, hydrops, oedema | swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities. |
| ~ haematocele, haematocoele, hematocele, hematocoele | swelling caused by blood collecting in a body cavity (especially a swelling of the membrane covering the testis). |
| ~ intumescence, intumescency | swelling up with blood or other fluids (as with congestion). |
| ~ iridoncus | swelling of the iris of the eye. |
| ~ lymphogranuloma | swelling of a lymph node. |
| ~ oscheocele, oscheocoele | swelling of the scrotum. |
| ~ tumidity, tumidness | slight swelling of an organ or part. |
| n. (person) | 3. clod, gawk, goon, lout, lubber, lummox, lump, oaf, stumblebum | an awkward stupid person. |
| ~ clumsy person | a person with poor motor coordination. |
| n. (object) | 4. hunk, lump | a large piece of something without definite shape.; "a hunk of bread"; "a lump of coal" |
| ~ nodule | (mineralogy) a small rounded lump of mineral substance (usually harder than the surrounding rock or sediment). |
| ~ nugget | a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth. |
| ~ part, piece | a portion of a natural object.; "they analyzed the river into three parts"; "he needed a piece of granite" |
| v. (contact) | 5. chunk, lump | put together indiscriminately.; "lump together all the applicants" |
| ~ accumulate, collect, compile, amass, hoard, roll up, pile up | get or gather together.; "I am accumulating evidence for the man's unfaithfulness to his wife"; "She is amassing a lot of data for her thesis"; "She rolled up a small fortune" |
| v. (cognition) | 6. chunk, collocate, lump | group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side. |
| ~ group | arrange into a group or groups.; "Can you group these shapes together?" |
| swelling | | |
| n. (shape) | 1. bulge, bump, excrescence, extrusion, gibbosity, gibbousness, hump, jut, prominence, protrusion, protuberance, swelling | something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings.; "the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge"; "the hump of a camel"; "he stood on the rocky prominence"; "the occipital protuberance was well developed"; "the bony excrescence between its horns" |
| ~ frontal eminence | either prominence of the frontal bone above each orbit. |
| ~ occipital protuberance | prominence on the outer surface of the occipital bone. |
| ~ belly | a part that bulges deeply.; "the belly of a sail" |
| ~ caput | a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure.; "the caput humeri is the head of the humerus which fits into a cavity in the scapula" |
| ~ mogul | a bump on a ski slope. |
| ~ nub, nubble | a small lump or protuberance. |
| ~ snag | a sharp protuberance. |
| ~ wart | any small rounded protuberance (as on certain plants or animals). |
| ~ projection | any solid convex shape that juts out from something. |
| n. (process) | 2. intumescence, intumescency, swelling | the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water). |
| ~ chemical action, chemical change, chemical process | (chemistry) any process determined by the atomic and molecular composition and structure of the substances involved. |
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