Entzündung

inflammation

noun ent-TSUEN-doong Rare

Also means

infection (localised)

Usage Note

Entzündung is the standard medical word for inflammation, often compounded with an organ, as in Lungenentzündung (pneumonia) or Blinddarmentzündung (appendicitis). The matching verb is entzünden (to inflame, ignite).

Examples

"Die Entzündung im Knie heilte nur langsam ab."

Natural Translation

The inflammation in the knee healed only slowly.

Literal Translation

The inflammation in-the knee healed only slowly off.

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