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Synonyms & Antonyms of inflammation
a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful
- The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
- Inflammation around a wound can signal an infection.
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'Inflame': Fired with Anger
'Inflame': Fired with Anger
Why doesn't it mean "to set on fire"?
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 28 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of inflammation was in the 15th century
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