inflammation

• Nom désignant la réaction biologique des tissus de l'organisme à une lésion ou à une irritation, caractérisée par la douleur, l'enflure et la rougeur ; utilisé aussi pour décrire une excitation ou une agitation émotionnelle.

A noun referring to a biological response of body tissues to injury or irritation, characterized by pain, swelling, and redness; also used to describe emotional arousal or agitation.

1. Bodily reaction to injuryB2formalmedical

   A localized physical condition where body tissue becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.

   inflammation

   • The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the inflammation in her knee.
   • Inflammation is a natural part of the healing process.
   • Chronic inflammation can lead to various health problems.

   Synonymesirritationrednesssorenessswellingtenderness

2. Emotional agitationC1formal

   A state of being emotionally stirred up, excited, or angry.

   émotion vive

   • His inflammatory speech caused a lot of anger in the crowd.
   • The article was designed to cause inflammation of public opinion.
   • She tried to calm the inflammation of feelings in the room.

   Synonymesagitationangercommotionexcitementfrenzyfuryheatpassionturmoil

   Antonymescalmcomposurepeaceserenitytranquility

3. Act of setting on fireC2formal

   The act of causing something to catch fire or ignite.

   Action d'enflammer

   • The inflammation of the dry leaves started a forest fire.
   • The arsonist was charged with the inflammation of the building.
   • The inflammation of the fuel caused a massive explosion.

   Synonymesburningcombustionfiringignitionkindlinglighting