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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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“Inadequate nutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, can impair the lining of the digestive tract, predisposing birds to inflammation and secondary illness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Cassileth prescribes peptides largely to postsurgical patients to help with healing and reducing inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

There are its health benefits, such as boosting immunity, reducing inflammation and providing antimicrobial effects.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

In April 2024, I had a minor surgical procedure to deal with patches of inflammation on the inside of my bladder.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Dog bites and knife nicks on the men’s hands were frequently infected with seal blood, but there were no antibiotics to treat the inflammation.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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