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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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The immune system may respond with inflammation, which can worsen depressive symptoms.

From Science Daily

As the fish grew older, their kidneys showed a loss of tiny blood vessels, damage to the filtration barrier, rising inflammation, and disruptions in how kidney cells produce and regulate energy.

From Science Daily

The drug was designed to counteract a major biological molecule release that occurs during sepsis, a process that can drive widespread inflammation and organ damage.

From Science Daily

A new study reports that the drug can lower cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation, two major contributors to cardiovascular problems.

From Science Daily

Patient leaflets on weight-loss injections state that gallstones are a "common" side effect, and in medical trials the injections also sometimes led to inflammation of the gallbladder.

From BBC