"inflammation" | Definition and Related Words

inflammation

Noun

A response of body tissues to injury or irritation;
Characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat (synset 114359944)
is a type of: symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
subtypes:
- adenitis - inflammation of a gland or lymph node
- alveolitis - inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
- alveolitis, dry socket - inflammation in the socket of a tooth; sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted and a blood clot fails to form
- angiitis - inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct
- aortitis - inflammation of the aorta
- appendicitis - inflammation of the vermiform appendix
- arteritis - inflammation of an artery
- balanitis - inflammation of the head of the penis
- balanoposthitis - inflammation of both the head of the penis and the foreskin
- blepharitis - inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts
- bursitis - inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
- carditis - inflammation of the heart
- catarrh - inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
- cellulitis - an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
- cervicitis - inflammation of the uterine cervix
- cheilitis - inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips
- cholangitis - inflammation of the bile ducts
- cholecystitis - inflammation of the gall bladder
- chorditis - inflammation of the vocal cords
- chorditis - inflammation of the spermatic cord
- colitis, inflammatory bowel disease - inflammation of the colon
- colpitis - inflammation of the vagina
- colpocystitis - inflammation of the vagina and bladder
- conjunctivitis, pinkeye - inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
- corditis - inflammation of the spermatic cord
- costochondritis - inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage
- dacryocystitis - inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose
- diverticulitis - inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
- cephalitis, encephalitis, phrenitis - 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)
- encephalomyelitis - inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
- endarteritis - inflammation of the inner lining of an artery
- endocervicitis - inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
- enteritis - inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
- epicondylitis - painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle
- epididymitis - painful inflammation of the epididymis
- epiglottitis - inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
- episcleritis - inflammation of the sclera of the eye
- esophagitis, oesophagitis - inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
- fibrositis - inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)
- fibromyositis - local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue
- folliculitis - inflammation of a hair follicle
- funiculitis - inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)
- gastritis - inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
- glossitis - inflammation of the tongue
- hydrarthrosis - inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
- ileitis - inflammation of the ileum
- iridocyclitis - inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye
- iridokeratitis - inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye
- iritis - inflammation of the iris
- jejunitis - inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine
- jejunoileitis - inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine
- keratitis - inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
- keratoconjunctivitis - inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
- keratoiritis - inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye
- keratoscleritis - inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
- founder, laminitis - inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
- laryngitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
- laryngopharyngitis - inflammation of the larynx and pharynx
- laryngotracheobronchitis - inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways
- lymphadenitis - inflammation of lymph nodes
- lymphangitis - inflammation of a lymph vessel
- mastitis - inflammation of a breast (or udder)
- mastoiditis - inflammation of the mastoid
- endometritis, metritis - inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
- myelitis - inflammation of the spinal cord
- myositis - inflammation of muscle tissue
- myometritis - inflammation of the myometrium
- neuritis - inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
- oophoritis - inflammation of one or both ovaries
- orchitis - inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
- osteitis - inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
- otitis - inflammation of the ear
- ovaritis - inflammation of the ovaries
- pancreatitis - inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
- parametritis - inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus
- parotitis - inflammation of one or both parotid glands
- peritoneal inflammation, peritonitis - inflammation of the peritoneum
- phalangitis - inflammation of a finger or toe
- phlebitis - inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
- pneumonitis - inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction
- posthitis - inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection
- proctitis - inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
- rachitis - inflammation of the vertebral column
- radiculitis - inflammation of the radicle of a nerve
- retinitis - inflammation of the retina
- coryza, rhinitis - an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
- sinusitis - inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
- salpingitis - inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
- scleritis - inflammation of the sclera
- sialadenitis - inflammation of the salivary glands
- splenitis - inflammation of the spleen
- spondylitis - inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
- stomatitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
- synovitis - inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
- tarsitis - inflammation of the eyelid
- tendinitis, tendonitis, tenonitis - inflammation of a tendon
- thyroiditis - inflammation of the thyroid gland
- tonsillitis - inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
- tracheitis - inflammation of the trachea
- tracheobronchitis - common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi
- tympanitis - inflammation of the inner ear
- ulitis - inflammation of the gums
- ureteritis - inflammation of the ureter
- uveitis - inflammation of the uvea of the eye
- uvulitis - inflammation of the uvula
- vaginitis - inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
- valvulitis - inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve as a consequence of rheumatic fever)
- vasculitis - inflammation of a blood vessel
- vasovesiculitis - inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicles; usually occurring with prostatitis
- vesiculitis - inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis)
- vulvitis - inflammation of the vulva
- vulvovaginitis - inflammation of the vulva and the vagina
- shin splints - painful inflammation of the muscles around the shins; frequent among runners
is a part of: inflammatory disease - a disease characterized by inflammation

same as: redness, rubor
The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up (synset 114060493)
"his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
tells us about:
- exciting - creating or arousing excitement
- unexciting - not exciting
is a type of: emotional arousal - the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior
subtypes:
- fever pitch - a state of extreme excitement
- sensation - a state of widespread public excitement and interest
same as: excitation, excitement, fervor, fervour
Arousal to violent emotion (synset 101264205)
is a type of: arousal, rousing - the act of arousing

same as: inflaming
The act of setting something on fire (synset 100379287)
is a type of: burning, combustion - the act of burning something

same as: firing, ignition, kindling, lighting

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