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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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However, many researchers now believe chronic inflammation in the brain may also be a key factor driving nerve cell damage.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The scientists noted that scar tissue and inflammation can also interfere with nerve repair after injury.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Because the condition involves many overlapping biological changes, including inflammation, protein buildup, and neuron damage, researchers believe a multitarget strategy may prove more effective than focusing on a single pathway alone.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Based on the findings, researchers suggest that some patients with persistent symptoms may benefit more from treatments focused on stress management and emotional regulation rather than therapies aimed only at reducing inflammation.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

He recognized the symptoms of some type of meningitis, an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

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




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