Inflammatory (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Arousing to action or rebellion.
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Meaning 2
Characterized or caused by inflammation; "an inflammatory process"; "an inflammatory response".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed medication to reduce the inflammatory response to the injury.
- Chronic bronchitis is an inflammatory disease that causes persistent coughing and mucus production.
- The inflammatory process that occurs during an allergic reaction can cause significant discomfort.
- Arthritis is characterized by inflammatory changes in the joints that lead to pain and stiffness.
- Researchers studied the inflammatory response of the body to a specific virus in order to develop an effective treatment.