inflammatory response Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a reaction of the body to injury or infection that causes redness and swelling. Example Sentence The inflammatory response to infection causes swelling. More Example Sentences An inflammatory response helps fight infections. Synonyms immune response; reaction; response Hear It! Say It! Write It! inflammatory response Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: