A medical condition or symptom characterized by a burning sensation or inflammation of tissues.
From Greek 'encauma,' from en- (in) + kauma (burning/heat). This is an archaic medical term from ancient Greek medicine.
This word comes from the same Greek root as 'cauterize' (to burn with heat)—ancient doctors literally didn't have many tools beyond fire and heat, so many of their medical terms come from burning sensations!
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