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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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A compound called itaconate increased Menin levels and reduced inflammation and a form of cell death.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

Though widely considered safe for most people, the drugs can have side effects, such as gastrointestinal issues, muscle and bone loss and rare serious conditions like pancreatic inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

These conditions involve persistent inflammation and damage to the intestinal lining.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

This year, left shoulder inflammation and a lat strain have kept him sidelined since April.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

He asked if Joe suffered from gastritis, or inflammation of the stomach lining.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

Like other autoimmune diseases, which include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and lupus, these autoimmune brain inflammations, or encephalitides, arise when antibodies turn against the body.

From Science Magazine May 15, 2024

Progressed oral infections and inflammations -- endodontic lesions and periodontitis -- are known to be associated with an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases.

From Science Daily Nov. 16, 2023

Compounds similar to the snake’s active toxin are used to treat inflammations.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Some user reviews have said that silk pillowcases helped reduce lesions and lessen inflammations such as acne and dermatitis, and many advertisements tout silk’s antimicrobial and hypoallergenic properties.

From Washington Post Apr. 5, 2021

We slept hour after hour, ate a little, tended our frostbites, inflammations, and bruises, mindspoke, slept again.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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