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
Chronic gut inflammation may increase the risk of developing conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, Chan said.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Potential risk of NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — which are used to reduce pain, fever and inflammation — have been pinpointed as the class of medicines most linked to elevated cardiovascular risk.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Excess liver fat can lead to inflammation and scarring in the organ.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
These three elements help tame inflammation.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Potential risk of NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — which are used to reduce pain, fever and inflammation — have been pinpointed as the class of medicines most linked to elevated cardiovascular risk.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Excess liver fat can lead to inflammation and scarring in the organ.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
These three elements help tame inflammation.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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Other possible effects include dizziness, leg swelling, blurred vision and cognitive problems such as confusion or memory issues.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Compression socks are a good option for people who often experience leg swelling or discomfort, or who spend a lot of time sitting or standing, such as during a long-haul flight or work shift on their feet, Pabarue says.—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
27 Jan. 2026
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The executive order cited a 2023 FDA review that found scientific support for the use of medical marijuana to treat pain, anorexia and nausea/vomiting.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This is the latest step forward for Jackson’s Shoe Gummi business, which began as an answer to the pain people experience while wearing high heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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