abbreviationsystemic inflammatory response syndrome Dictionary Entries Near SIRS sirolimus SIRS sirup See More Nearby Entries Cite this Entry Style “SIRS.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/SIRS. Accessed 21 Jul. 2024. Copy ...
Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia. in·flam·ma·tion (ĭn′flə-mā′shən) n. 1. The act of inflaming or the state of being inflamed. 2. A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and ...