inflammation

BrE /ɪnˈflaːm(e)ɪʃ(ə)n/ AmE /ɪnˌfloʊmeɪˈʃn/

noun en → es

1 MEDICAL CONDITION [singular] B2

a medical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen, and painful because it is infected or injured

inflamación, enrojecimiento e hinchazón

  • have inflammation in/on part of the body

Collocations inflammation of the skin · inflammation of the joints

  • She has inflammation in her knee.

    Ella tiene inflamación en la rodilla.

2 IRRITATION [singular] B2

a feeling of anger or annoyance, especially when caused by something that is unfair or unreasonable

irritación, enfado, molestia

  • cause/feel/take offence at sth

Collocations inflammation over a minor issue · inflammation among the staff

  • There was some inflammation about his comments.

    Hubo cierta irritación por sus comentarios.