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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Sweetened drinks, inflammation, air pollution, gut bacteria and weedkillers have all been suggested.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Signs of neutrophil-driven inflammation have been observed in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, and animal studies suggest these cells can accelerate disease progression.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

“Inadequate nutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, can impair the lining of the digestive tract, predisposing birds to inflammation and secondary illness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Cassileth prescribes peptides largely to postsurgical patients to help with healing and reducing inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

He asked if Joe suffered from gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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