Die Entzündung
Example: Die Entzündung im Gelenk verursacht starke Schmerzen.
Definition
"Die Entzündung" refers to the medical condition characterized by the body's immune response to infection, injury, or irritation, causing redness, swelling, pain, and heat in tissues. It is a protective process that helps heal but can also cause discomfort and damage if excessive.
Etymology
The word "die Entzündung" comes from the German verb "entzünden," meaning 'to ignite' or 'to set on fire,' combined with the suffix '-ung,' which turns verbs into nouns. Did you know? The term metaphorically relates inflammation to the idea of 'fire' inside the body, highlighting the redness and heat typical of the condition.
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"Die Entzündung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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