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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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These antioxidants, found in certain foods, can support heart health, circulation and blood vessel elasticity by reducing inflammation, it says.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can also drive inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

These findings suggest that lifestyle factors and ongoing inflammation may affect the immune system's ability to remain resilient over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

But when inflammation becomes excessive, it can damage tissues and contribute to death.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

One doctor, noticing inflammation under Dr. Philobosian’s eyelids, had stopped the examination and chalked an X on his coat.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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