inflammation
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The money will be used to research how cannabinoids can be used to treat conditions including pain, inflammation, cancer and neurological disorders. — Saabira Chaudhuri, WSJ, "Cigarette Maker Imperial Bets on Medical Cannabis," 28 June 2018 Their best reliever, the left-hander Andrew Miller, has been out since late May with inflammation in his right knee and will head to Class AA Akron on Saturday to throw a simulated game. — New York Times, "Yankees, With No Lead to Protect Against the Indians, Get to Rest Aroldis Chapman," 13 July 2018 Researchers found that the chemical caused low-grade inflammation in normal, healthy mice. — Fiza Pirani, ajc, "Common toothpaste ingredient may promote gut inflammation, colon cancer," 5 June 2018 Miller is on the disabled list with inflammation in his right knee. — Si.com Staff, SI.com, "Nine Innings: The Indians' Surprisingly Bad Bullpen, the State of the NL West and Culberson's Magic," 4 June 2018 Oral antibiotics directly kill acne-causing bacteria and can help reduce inflammation in the skin. — Karina Hoshikawa, Teen Vogue, "Chin Acne: How to Cure and Prevent It," 1 June 2018 But people with asthma often have viral infections that seem to last longer and be worse than what others experience, because that infection causes even more inflammation in their airways, Dr. Casciari says. — Korin Miller, SELF, "9 Asthma Symptoms Absolutely Everyone Should Know," 1 June 2018 Foods that are not clean are creating inflammation in the body, which is a precursor to most chronic diseases. — Hang Nguyen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Urban Remedy, the health-conscious Bay Area eatery, expands into San Diego County," 29 May 2018 Rivera was placed on the disabled list Sunday because of inflammation in the joint. — Jeff Miller, latimes.com, "Angels backup catcher Rene Rivera sidelined up to six weeks," 26 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inflammation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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inflammation
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English Language Learners Definition of inflammation
: a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful
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Kids Definition of inflammation
: a bodily response to injury or disease in which heat, redness, and swelling are present
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Medical Definition of inflammation
: a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, pain, swelling, and often loss of function and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
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