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inflammatory

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


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The researchers wanted to determine whether ultrasound could encourage these immune cells to transition from an inflammatory state to one that promotes healing.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

He said the cyber cell was tracing those sharing inflammatory videos and continuously monitoring social media for more such content.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Once that protective barrier is compromised, harmful microbial products can enter the bloodstream, reach the liver, and trigger inflammatory immune responses, including excessive activation of CD8+ T cells.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

And sure enough, his inflammatory words have punctuated the carefully crafted image of unity at this crucial gathering.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

These were the youth brigades, who thought they could save the revolution with patriotic murals and inflammatory doves.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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