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“inflammation” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyán zhèng

Example

这可能是炎症引起的。zhè kě néng shì yán zhèng yín qǐ de

This may be caused by inflammation.

Illustration for 炎症 (inflammation)

How to say “inflammation” in Chinese

“Inflammation” in Chinese is 炎症 (yán zhèng).

A protective response concentrates the body's heat and swelling in one injured or irritated area.

Full entry for 炎症: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 炎症

手术后出现炎症需要及时处理。shǒu shù hòu chū xiàn yán zhèng xū yào jí shí chú lǐ

Inflammation that occurs after surgery needs prompt treatment.

Tips for using 炎症

  • The word suits many body areas, so Chinese health conversations often identify the location separately rather than treating it as a whole-body feeling.

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