definition of
inflammation

[1] #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] #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] #3 inflammation n. [inflaming] arousal to violent emotion. wn

[4] #4 inflammation n. [ignition, firing, lighting, kindling] the act of setting something on fire. wn