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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can also drive inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Their analysis also identified several factors associated with poorer thymic health, including chronic inflammation, smoking, and higher body weight.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Instead of focusing only on immune switches, they are studying how the body adjusts the strength of inflammation by controlling the release and buildup of pro-inflammatory cytokines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Instead of helping, they trigger ongoing inflammation that can damage the connections between brain cells.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Rush next began experimenting with the amount of blood he would remove from the body in an effort to reduce inflammation.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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