proinflammatory

adj, noun — 2 senses

adj

US /ˌpɹoʊ.ɪnˈflæm.əˌtɔɹ.i/ · UK /ˌpɹəʊ.ɪnˈflæm.ə.tɹi/

Etymology From pro- + inflammatory.

Biology, Natural sciences Producing or promoting inflammation.

noun

Etymology From pro- + inflammatory.

Medicine, Sciences Rare An inflammatory substance.

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