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inflammatory

[in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪnˈflæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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Excess body fat is linked to higher levels of inflammatory molecules in the bloodstream and joint tissues.

From Science Daily

Dysfunctional macrophages play a role in many chronic conditions, including inflammatory disorders, fibrosis, infections, and metabolic diseases.

From Science Daily

Ami wants to change the perception of endometriosis and for people to understand it is a "full-body inflammatory disease" rather than just "painful periods".

From BBC

“You only have so many tries” suggests his attempts to help could backfire; that language is inflammatory and shaming at worst and unhelpful at best.

From MarketWatch

Scientists have uncovered new details about how certain sugars help immune cells enter the skin during psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease.

From Science Daily