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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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In April 2024, I had a minor surgical procedure to deal with patches of inflammation on the inside of my bladder.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Half of newborns catch the virus, which can cause anything from a mild cold to a life-threatening chest infection because of inflammation in the lungs.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Chronic inflammation that used to be rare in young people is also on the rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It involves changes in metabolism and inflammation, and these changes can vary widely between individuals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

‘If you had had an inflammation down there, the stomach would have been hard and rigid. It’s quite easy to tell.’

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl




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