inflammation

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about inflammation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. A response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat.
2. The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.

   his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled

3. Arousal to violent emotion.