Noun
The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed.
A morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.
Violent excitement; heat; passion; animosity; turbulence; as, an inflammation of the mind, of the body politic, or of parties.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWith sixty staring me in the face, I have developed inflammation of the sentence structure and definite hardening of the paragraphs. James Thurber
I have lived most my life with chronic inflammation and constant pain with immediate diarrhea. Mike McCready
If you don't think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days. Kris Carr
For some men, the inflammation of their arteries is a result of really low good cholesterol. Eric Topol
Take charge of hidden, sneaky sources of chronic inflammation that can trigger illness and disease by wearing comfortable shoes daily, getting an annual flu vaccine, and asking your doctor why you're not on a statin and baby aspirin if you're over the age of forty. David Agus
Inflammation is the cornerstone of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis - all of the neurodegenerative diseases are really predicated on inflammation. David Perlmutter