German NOUN B2 Rank 7980

die Entzündung

inflammation

die Entzündung, die Entzündungen

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Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Entzündung, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Entzündung vs Infektion

infection

Both words can apply to a sick or reddened part of the body, but they focus on different things. “Infektion” refers to pathogens entering and multiplying, while “Entzündung” refers to the body’s reaction to this or to an injury. Use the respective word for the process you mean.

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Entzündung

Die Untersuchung zeigte eine Entzündung der Wunde mit Rötung und Schwellung.

The examination showed inflammation in the wound, with redness and swelling.

Infektion

Die Untersuchung zeigte eine Infektion der Wunde durch Bakterien.

The examination showed that bacteria had infected the wound.

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