Definition of Inflammatory

having or relating to the irritation or swelling on or in the body

Examples of Inflammatory in a sentence

The elderly Mr. Thompson’s inflammatory arthritis could be detected by others due to his slow, painful walk and bloated knees.  🔊

When the woman went to the dentist for her sore gums, the dentist said that her inflammatory gums was caused by her tooth decay.  🔊

Due to the patient’s organ being twice its normal size, the doctor required surgery to repair the man’s inflammatory pancreas.  🔊

Dr. Murphy diagnosed the young girl’s strep throat based on her inflammatory tonsils that were red and larger than usual.  🔊

When the medical examiner conducted an autopsy on the victim, he concluded that the heavy inflammatory liver killed the woman.  🔊

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