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inflammation

[in-fluh-mey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fləˈmeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
redness, swelling
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A CT scan later revealed brain inflammation, and on 12 September she was diagnosed with viral encephalitis.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

To simulate inflammation, the researchers exposed murine macrophages to lipopolysaccharide, a bacterial component often used in laboratory experiments.

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

"The second one shows global mild stranding of the mesenteric fat - that meant widespread abdominal inflammation".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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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