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