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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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Nitrites, used as preservatives in processed meats, can also drive inflammation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The body must keep inflammation in a careful balance.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Because infections can trigger especially harmful inflammation, the Salk team studied mice with an infection.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Instead of helping, they trigger ongoing inflammation that can damage the connections between brain cells.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Pausing, Green gingerly touched a boil on the back of his neck, a mature inflammation that seemed, like its angry wearer, about to burst.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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