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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Thyroid eye disease is a rare autoimmune condition causing eye-bulging, double vision, and inflammation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"It suggests new ways to intervene before patients progress to severe inflammation that can require intubation."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Sinha's interest in the fasting mimicking diet came from earlier research showing it could lower levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, in people with elevated baseline levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Nurses then gave him a mix of two peptides: BPC-157 and TB-500, thought to combat inflammation and aid tissue regeneration, among other things.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Many of us became ill through it; Wolf actually died of inflammation of the lung.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque