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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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These antioxidants, found in certain foods, can support heart health, circulation and blood vessel elasticity by reducing inflammation, it says.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Chronic low-grade inflammation has long been considered a possible contributor to breast cancer development.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can also drive inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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

“If you had any foreign bodies in your legs they would set up an inflammation and you’d have fever.”

From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway




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