Japanese

えんしょう
Meaning: inflammation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

傷口が炎症を起こして腫れている
The wound has become inflamed and swollen.
風邪を引くと、鼻の粘膜が炎症を起こすことがある。
When you catch a cold, the nasal mucous membrane may become inflamed.
医師は検査で心膜に炎症がないか調べた。
The doctor checked during the exam whether there was inflammation in the pericardium.
医師は検査で胸膜の炎症を確認した。
The doctor confirmed inflammation of the pleura during the examination.

Usage Notes

A physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

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