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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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And as well as at least twice daily gym sessions - followed by ice baths, to minimise soreness and inflammation - Salah also practises yoga and Pilates, to improve flexibility and prevent injuries.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Some senescent cells may limit fibrosis and assist tissue repair, while others appear to fuel chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, tissue degeneration, and even cancer progression.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

One good test, she says, looks for an enzyme called myeloperoxidase, which can indicate arterial inflammation.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Some emerging animal and laboratory research has found that several color additives can spur inflammation and may cause insulin resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

It is an infiltration of intellects, an inflammation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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