Tulehduta

Tulehduta is a Finnish verb that translates to "to inflame" or "to cause inflammation" in English. It describes the process by which a part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and painful, often due to infection, injury, or an autoimmune response. The verb can be used in both medical and figurative contexts.

In a medical sense, tulehduta refers to the body's natural reaction to harmful stimuli. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, or physical trauma. For example, a wound might tulehduta if it becomes infected, leading to increased redness and swelling around the affected area. Medical professionals use this term to describe the onset or progression of inflammatory conditions.

Figuratively, tulehduta can describe the stirring up of strong emotions or passions, similar to how inflammation causes a physical reaction. One might say that a political speech tulehduta public anger, meaning it provoked a strong, passionate, and potentially negative emotional response. This usage highlights the intensity and reactive nature of the word. The past tense of tulehduta is tulehdutti, meaning "inflamed" or "caused inflammation." The present participle is tulehduttava, meaning "inflaming" or "causing inflammation."