Synonyms of inflammation

inflammation

noun

as in swelling

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.

Related Words

• swelling
• pain
• stitch
• tingle
• injury
• tenderness
• discomfort
• ache
• sore
• soreness
• distress
• sting
• suffering
• pang
• twinge
• prick
• shoot
• headache
• damage
• misery
• anguish
• harm
• torture
• agony
• smart
• hurt
• torment
• throe
• sufferance
• detriment
• colic
• backache
• toothache
• affliction
• earache
• stomachache
• complaint
• gripe
• bellyache
• charley horse

Dissimilar Words

• ease
• comfort
• easiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inflammation

While animal studies often point to ROS as possible roots of oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, ROS can be produced in many ways, including through basic metabolic activity. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026

Physical activity may lower risk by influencing hormone levels and reducing inflammation. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

In past research, microplastics have been shown to cause inflammation, oxidative stress and decreased mitochondrial activity. — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026

The researchers said the effects were not completely explained by weight loss, blood sugar control or inflammation. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026