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Definition inflammation in American English

inflammation noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an area on your body that is swollen, red, and painful because of an infection or injury

Example

Steroid creams help to reduce inflammation on your skin.

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Definition inflammation in American English