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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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In April 2024, I had a minor surgical procedure to deal with patches of inflammation on the inside of my bladder.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Chronic inflammation that used to be rare in young people is also on the rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Half of newborns catch the virus, which can cause anything from a mild cold to a life-threatening chest infection because of inflammation in the lungs.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Women with obesity, on the other hand, were more likely to experience widespread inflammation and elevated cholesterol levels, both of which raise the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

It occurs to me how awful that nickname is: Calling your needy little sister something that’s one letter off from a viral infection that causes acute inflammation of the brain?

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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