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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Although Ohtani hasn’t landed on the injured list for lingering inflammation and soreness in his left knee, he hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

These compounds help maintain healthy blood pressure and reduce inflammation.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

These include easing inflammation, supporting healthier blood flow and improving several blood markers linked to long-term heart health.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

Strengthening the surrounding muscle and addressing the inflammation in the area should help stabilize and take pressure off the inside of his elbow.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Dr. Harlow follows the best medical advice of his time—keep the wound clean but covered and watch for inflammation.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Like other autoimmune diseases, which include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and lupus, these autoimmune brain inflammations, or encephalitides, arise when antibodies turn against the body.

From Science Magazine May 15, 2024

A remarkable feature of the female reproductive tract is its ability to rapidly clear these cyclic inflammations and restore normal reproductive function.

From Science Daily Feb. 7, 2024

Compounds similar to the snake’s active toxin are used to treat inflammations.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

Some user reviews have said that silk pillowcases helped reduce lesions and lessen inflammations such as acne and dermatitis, and many advertisements tout silk’s antimicrobial and hypoallergenic properties.

From Washington Post Apr. 5, 2021

We slept hour after hour, ate a little, tended our frostbites, inflammations, and bruises, mindspoke, slept again.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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