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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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"I was being prescribed the strongest potency, I was rubbing it on the affected areas but within minutes the inflammation was back."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"It can lead to inflammation in the brain, and that's one of the things that can increase the risk of Parkinson's disease," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Menthol and 1,8-cineole influenced inflammation through TRP channels and calcium signaling.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Other research has shown that dust collected near the Salton Sea triggers lung inflammation in mice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It is an infiltration of intellects, an inflammation.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas




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