Dictionary Check: inflammation

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"inflammation" is a valid word!

Scrabble 19 points
Words with Friends 24 points

Definition

noun

a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

Synonyms:
redness rubor
noun

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

Example: "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"
Synonyms:
excitement excitation fervor fervour
noun

arousal to violent emotion

Synonyms:
inflaming
noun

the act of setting something on fire

Synonyms:
ignition firing lighting kindling

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