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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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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

The research shows that risks related to heart health, metabolism, and inflammation do not develop in the same way across sexes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

A CT scan later revealed brain inflammation, and on 12 September she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"It can lead to inflammation in the brain, and that's one of the things that can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

There was swelling and slight inflammation around each rupture in the skin.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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