Korean learner dictionary
염증 meaning and pronunciation
yeomjeung · inflammation
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 67648Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 염쯩Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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사람이나 동물의 몸이 손상을 입었을 때 일어나는 반응으로 붓거나 열이 나고, 통증을 일으키는 증상.
English: inflammation — A symptom that occurs when the body of a human or animal is injured, causing swelling, heat, and pain.
Examples
- 상처의 염증.
- 염증이 가라앉다.
- 염증이 나다.
- 염증이 생기다.
- 염증이 심하다.
- 염증을 일으키다.
- Origin
- 炎症
- Categories
- 삶 > 병과 증상 · 건강
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