Definition of inflammation

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Inflammation (n.) A morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain..

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Leptomeningitis :: Leptomeningitis (n.) Inflammation of the pia mater or of the arachnoid membrane.
Chondritis :: Chondritis (n.) An inflammation of cartilage.
Mumps :: Mumps (n.) A specific infectious febrile disorder characterized by a nonsuppurative inflammation of the parotid glands; epidemic or infectious parotitis.
Pharyngitis :: Pharyngitis (n.) Inflammation of the pharynx.
Resolve :: Resolve (v. i.) To dispere or scatter; to discuss, as an inflammation or a tumor..
Irritant :: Irritant (n.) A poison that produces inflammation.
Erysipelas :: Erysipelas (n.) St. Anthony's fire; a febrile disease accompanied with a diffused inflammation of the skin, which, starting usually from a single point, spreads gradually over its surface. It is usually regarded as contagious, and often occurs epidemically..
Laryngitis :: Laryngitis (n.) Inflammation of the larynx.
Typhlitis :: Typhlitis (n.) Inflammation of the caecum.
Neuritis :: Neuritis (n.) Inflammation of a nerve.
Tracheitis :: Tracheitis (n.) Inflammation of the trachea, or windpipe..
Carditis :: Carditis (n.) Inflammation of the fleshy or muscular substance of the heart. See Endocarditis and Pericarditis.
Ovaritis :: Ovaritis (n.) Inflammation of the ovaries.
Thoroughpin :: Thoroughpin (n.) A disease of the hock (sometimes of the knee) of a horse, caused by inflammation of the synovial membrane and a consequent excessive secretion of the synovial fluid; -- probably so called because there is usually an oval swelling on each side of the leg, appearing somewhat as if a pin had been thrust through..
Heat :: Heat (n.) Agitation of mind; inflammation or excitement; exasperation.
Metritis :: Metritis (n.) Inflammation of the womb.
Proctitis :: Proctitis (n.) Inflammation of the rectum.
Bronchitic :: Bronchitic (a.) Of or pertaining to bronchitis; as, bronchitic inflammation..
Dermatitis :: Dermatitis (n.) Inflammation of the skin.
Pneumonitis :: Pneumonitis (n.) Inflammation of the lungs; pneumonia.
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