inflammation

noun

Definition of inflammationnext
as in swelling
a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful The drug is used to reduce inflammation. Inflammation around a wound can signal an infection.

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Recent Examples of inflammation Other possible complications include local vein irritation, inflammation, worsening of existing infections and allergic reactions. — Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Cinnamon, rich in antioxidants, is known for fighting inflammation but has prompted questions about whether the spice has any other benefits beyond soothing. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Bardy and his team engineered neurons from skin cells donated from children diagnosed with the syndrome, recreating the accumulation of heparan sulfate, as well as the resulting inflammation and cell death. — Mike McRae 26, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026 Determining whether changes in the blood-brain barrier, inflammation, genetics, lifestyle or other factors initiate this process will be an important next step. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflammation
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  1. swelling
  2. pain
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  • CoQ10 may indirectly improve athletic performance by reducing fatigue, pain, swelling, and muscle injury caused by strenuous exercise.
    — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
  • CT scans check the brain for fractures, bleeding, swelling, and blood clots.
    — Connie Etermadi, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of swelling
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  • California has taken pains to eliminate coal as a source of electricity, and this would be the first coal export terminal in California — or anywhere on the West Coast.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The world unjustly suppresses and gives pain to an individual.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of pain

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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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