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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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More recently, a strain circulating in the United States caused milder symptoms with eye inflammation being the primary symptoms.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“Inadequate nutrition, particularly vitamin A deficiency, can impair the lining of the digestive tract, predisposing birds to inflammation and secondary illness.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

There are its health benefits, such as boosting immunity, reducing inflammation and providing antimicrobial effects.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Chronic inflammation that used to be rare in young people is also on the rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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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