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inflammatory

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈflamət(ə)ri/
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Definition of inflammatory

adjective

  • 1relating to or causing inflammation of a part of the body: inflammatory cells inflammatory diseases
  • 2(especially of speech or writing) arousing or intended to arouse angry or violent feelings:inflammatory remarks

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Definition of inflammatory in the US English dictionary
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