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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Prof Wigfield says that chronic loneliness is linked to inflammation, and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and dementia in later life.

From BBC

High intake of ultra-processed foods, red and processed meats, and sugary drinks has been associated with inflammation and a greater susceptibility to cancer.

From Science Daily

This broad biological profile allows the treatment to influence multiple pathways at once to help reduce both pain and inflammation.

From Science Daily

Newborns are at risk for necrotizing enterocolitis, a life-threatening inflammation of the intestine that virtually only affects new babies, according to the National Library of Medicine.

From Los Angeles Times

Laboratory analysis of blood from mice showed clear evidence of bodywide inflammation after a nerve injury.

From Science Daily