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