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inflammatory

[in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪnˈflæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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"Cancer immunotherapy works by creating a lasting immune response against tumors, but that same persistence may also contribute to recurring inflammatory side effects that can be debilitating for patients," Nurieva said.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

One consisted of inflammatory CD8 T cells, while the other was a specialized group of CD4 T cells expressing two markers known as PD-1 and CXCL13.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

When the joints become targets, patients may develop inflammatory arthritis, a condition that causes pain, swelling, and inflammation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

The lifelong inflammatory condition affects genitals and can cause white patches to form with itching, soreness, splitting and tears, says Dr Nighat Arif, a GP specialising in women's health.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Pirow opposed this application for dismissal, and quoted from several inflammatory speeches by the accused, informing the court that the police had unearthed more evidence of a highly dangerous conspiracy.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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