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inflammation n. [
redness, rubor] a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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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
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