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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Inflammation has been implicated in many health problems, including dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Inflammation is often a major force behind the body's decline during infections and injuries.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Inflammation is an essential defense mechanism that protects us from infection and injury.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

Prof Danny Altmann, from the Department of Immunology and Inflammation at Imperial, says there had been "little research" into the relationship between both "post-infectious, persistent conditions".

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

There were some Places, in which no Symptom or Character of Inflammation appeared; and in which it was necessary to omit Bleeding, which was attended with bad Consequences.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)




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