inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən 
Examples of inflammation in a Sentence
The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
inflammations of the throat and ears
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Stewart missed the last three games of the regular season with what was described as right knee inflammation.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Norovirus is more commonly known as the stomach flu and is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea due to inflammation of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis), according to the CDC.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Those beneficial microbes assist with digestion, compete with pathogens and interact with the immune system in ways that reduce inflammation and promote recovery.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways In OSA, the complex interplay between intermittent oxygen deprivation, oxidative stress, and sympathetic nervous system overactivity generates a vicious cycle that weakens the immune system and fosters low-grade inflammation.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Norovirus is more commonly known as the stomach flu and is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea due to inflammation of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis), according to the CDC.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Those beneficial microbes assist with digestion, compete with pathogens and interact with the immune system in ways that reduce inflammation and promote recovery.
—Lilia Goncharova, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Key Takeaways In OSA, the complex interplay between intermittent oxygen deprivation, oxidative stress, and sympathetic nervous system overactivity generates a vicious cycle that weakens the immune system and fosters low-grade inflammation.
—Daniel Combs, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed
2
: a bodily response to injury in which heat, redness, pain, swelling, and more than the usual amount of blood are present in the area affected
Medical Definition
inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
: 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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