inflammation
US /ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/
1.
ontsteking
a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, especially as a reaction to injury or infection.
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The doctor diagnosed inflammation in her knee.
De dokter diagnosticeerde ontsteking in haar knie.
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Chronic inflammation can lead to various health problems.
Chronische ontsteking kan leiden tot diverse gezondheidsproblemen.