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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

He said other methods for treating Alzheimer's disease – such as targeting inflammation in the brain - now needed to be explored.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

If left untreated, this inflammation can progress into chronic periodontitis, leading to gum recession and tooth loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Rush next began experimenting with the amount of blood he would remove from the body in an effort to reduce inflammation.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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