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inflammation
noun(in-flam-ma-tion)
a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, and pain and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
inflammation
noun(in-flam-ma-tion)
the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed
inflammation
adjective(in-flam-ma-tion)
used to prevent or reduce inflammation : anti-inflammatory

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