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inflammatory

[in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪnˈflæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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This week, analysts will look to see if TRex, which develops treatments for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, and Retension, whose drug candidate could treat uncontrolled hypertension and resistant hypertension, can continue the momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

The treated mice showed no obvious signs of toxicity, and blood tests did not reveal an increase in inflammatory signals.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

When the researchers used a specific antagonist to block the receptor, the inflammatory response in human brain tissue dropped significantly.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

But from his bashful demeanor to his disinterest in delivering inflammatory sound bites, it’s clear the soft-spoken Mungiu lacks the mischievous air of a contrarian.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Officers normally tried to avoid inflammatory talk like that, but I’d had it.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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