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Meaning of inflamed flesh
The primary meaning of "inflamed flesh" refers to flesh that has become swollen, red, and painful due to infection, injury, or other causes.
Etymology of inflamed flesh
The word "inflamed" comes from the Latin word "inflammare," which means "to set on fire."
The word "flesh" comes from the Old English word "flæsc," which refers to the soft tissue of the body.
Historically, the term "inflamed flesh" has been used in medical contexts to describe a range of conditions, including infections, injuries, and skin disorders.
Synonyms
swollen flesh
sore skin
irritated tissue
inflamed skin
redness
tenderness
infected wound
bruised flesh
painful lesion
inflamed tissue
swollen tissue
sore spot
painful area
irritated flesh
inflamed area
sore flesh
infected flesh
painful wound
inflamed lesion
sore tissue
irritated skin
inflamed wound
painful skin
sore spot
tender flesh
swollen lesion
infected tissue
inflamed skin condition
sore flesh wound
Definitions
- Inflamed flesh is defined by Oxford Languages as flesh that has become swollen, red, and painful due to infection, injury, or other causes.
- * It can also refer to a condition where the flesh is irritated, sore, or tender, often accompanied by increased heat, redness, or swelling.
Usage Examples
- The doctor examined the inflamed flesh on the patient's arm and prescribed a course of antibiotics.
- * The athlete suffered from inflamed flesh on her knee after a bad fall during the game.
- * The inflamed flesh on the wound needed to be treated with antibiotic ointment to prevent further infection.
Antonyms
healthy flesh
normal skin
uninflamed tissue
uninfected wound
unaffected area
unbruised flesh
untender skin
unirritated tissue
calm flesh
soothe skin
unswollen tissue
unpainful lesion
uninfected flesh
unaffected flesh
normal tissue
healthy skin
unredened flesh
unswollen skin