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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Finally, older bodies don’t respond to inflammation as well as younger bodies, says Dr. Prathap Jayaram, a University of Michigan sports medicine doctor.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

They suggest stress and certain hair products could worsen inflammation, which, when you are stressed about hair loss and cycling through different fixes, is a fun cosmic joke.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Using the new platform, known as MouseMapper, the team discovered widespread inflammation and previously unknown nerve damage linked to obesity.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Much more research is needed before doctors can determine whether these medications can actually reduce inflammation or relieve symptoms inside the joints.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

He recognized the symptoms of some type of meningitis, an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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