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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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The body must keep inflammation in a careful balance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

To investigate how the body manages cytokine levels, the researchers used a mouse model of systemic inflammation caused by the pathogen Yersinia pseudotuberculosis.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

They found that adding the amino acid methionine to the animals' diet protected them from wasting, blood-brain barrier problems, and death linked to inflammation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Dreyer had been one of the Dodgers’ most consistent relievers before he missed 13 games with left shoulder inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

‘If you had had an inflammation down there, the stomach would have been hard and rigid. It’s quite easy to tell.’

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




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