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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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A CT scan later revealed brain inflammation, and on 12 September she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"I was being prescribed the strongest potency, I was rubbing it on the affected areas but within minutes the inflammation was back."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Chronic inflammation often develops quietly, without obvious pain or noticeable symptoms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

It can reduce stress and inflammation, improve heart health, lift moods and slow cognitive decline, according to Fancourt’s book, “Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives,” out in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Dog bites and knife nicks on the men’s hands were frequently infected with seal blood, but there were no antibiotics to treat the inflammation.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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