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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Thyroid eye disease is a rare autoimmune condition causing eye-bulging, double vision, and inflammation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

These findings provide new insight into age-related inflammation and help explain why something as simple as a cough can sometimes lead to hospitalization in older individuals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It causes inflammation in the digestive tract and can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain and weight loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Nurses then gave him a mix of two peptides: BPC-157 and TB-500, thought to combat inflammation and aid tissue regeneration, among other things.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

There was swelling and slight inflammation around each rupture in the skin.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan