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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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But when inflammation becomes chronic, it can begin damaging healthy brain tissue instead.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The scientists noted that scar tissue and inflammation can also interfere with nerve repair after injury.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Because the condition involves many overlapping biological changes, including inflammation, protein buildup, and neuron damage, researchers believe a multitarget strategy may prove more effective than focusing on a single pathway alone.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

To explore whether blocking IL-6 could improve depression symptoms, researchers launched a four-week randomized controlled trial involving people with treatment-resistant depression who also showed signs of low-grade inflammation in blood tests.

From Science Daily • May 28, 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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