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buildup

[bild-uhp] / ˈbɪldˌʌp /


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Too much linoleic acid can result in elevated oxylipin levels, which are tied to inflammation and fat buildup.

From Science Daily

The election happened amid a US military buildup in the Caribbean where it has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier, officially to tackle drug smuggling from Venezuela into the United States.

From Barron's

These conditions are driven by harmful buildups in the brain made of misfolded amyloid proteins.

From Science Daily

Over time, this buildup of stress can accelerate cognitive decline and raise the likelihood of Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily

High above, cloud particles may undergo similar cycles of charge buildup and release.

From Science Daily