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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Ohtani left the game with inflammation in his left knee, the Dodgers announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

People who follow a short-term low-calorie diet may experience lower levels of inflammation associated with gum disease, according to new research from King's College London.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani makes an early exit against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday because of inflammation in his left knee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Today, excess abdominal fat is a major risk factor because it can trigger chronic inflammation that damages arteries, cardiac tissue and kidneys, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It occurs to me how awful that nickname is: Calling your needy little sister something that’s one letter off from a viral infection that causes acute inflammation of the brain?

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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