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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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It can reduce stress and inflammation, improve heart health, lift moods and slow cognitive decline, according to Fancourt’s book, “Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives,” out in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

"The second one shows global mild stranding of the mesenteric fat - that meant widespread abdominal inflammation".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Thyroid eye disease is a rare autoimmune condition causing eye-bulging, double vision, and inflammation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This finding suggests that aging lung tissue itself may be a major driver of harmful inflammation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

There was swelling and slight inflammation around each rupture in the skin.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan