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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can also drive inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

These findings suggest that lifestyle factors and ongoing inflammation may affect the immune system's ability to remain resilient over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

They found that adding the amino acid methionine to the animals' diet protected them from wasting, blood-brain barrier problems, and death linked to inflammation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Dreyer had been one of the Dodgers’ most consistent relievers before he missed 13 games with left shoulder inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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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