Which term means swollen and warm?

• A. swollen, warm
• B. so subtle
• C. in place, unharmed
• D. within the body

Answer: (A)

Infection or injury often triggers inflammation, and two of its hallmark signs are swelling and warmth. Swelling comes from fluid and immune cells leaking into the tissue (edema), while warmth results from increased blood flow to the area due to vasodilation. The description that directly conveys these signs is simply “swollen, warm,” which captures the outward indicators of the inflammatory response. The other options describe subtlety, position, or location rather than the concrete signs of inflammation.