The word "inflamed" refers to a part of the body that is swollen, red, and painful due to an injury or infection. It basically means that something is irritated and swollen. Full definition
Publishing online this week in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers at Johns Hopkins report the discovery of a key underlying immune mechanism that explains why to how our skin becomes inflamed from conditions such as atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema. (sciencedaily.com)
It is common for an owner to notice a small area of inflamed skin in the morning (perhaps an inch or couple centimeters in diameter) and come home from work to be met with a large area the size of the palm of a hand. (thesprucepets.com)
Antibiotics are often prescribed before a dental cleaning to prevent systemic infection when bacteria enter the bloodstream through inflamed gum tissue. (riverbarkvet.com)