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
Cold showers stimulate the vagus nerve, reduce inflammation, and activate parts of the brain that can calm the body after long exposure.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
These foods are rich in carotenoids, flavonoids, and vitamins that protect the brain from oxidative stress and inflammation.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Tea also contains a lot of catechins, which have been linked to lower levels of inflammation.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Per BrightOcular, potential complications include infections, high pressure in the eye, glaucoma, inflammation of the iris, swelling in the cornea, loss of cells around the cornea, deterioration of the iris and more.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
These foods are rich in carotenoids, flavonoids, and vitamins that protect the brain from oxidative stress and inflammation.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 7 Nov. 2025
Tea also contains a lot of catechins, which have been linked to lower levels of inflammation.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
Noun
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This helps prevent injection site reactions like swelling and rashes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Part of his skull will need to be replaced with a prosthetic once the swelling goes down.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said after the match that the Argentina international had asked to be substituted due to his pain.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The red sole is a visible pain endured for the privilege of being seen enduring it.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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