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
That earlier work found reduced levels of bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids — molecules that help maintain the gut lining and tamp down inflammation — and a higher relative abundance of bacterial groups tied to inflammatory activity.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Interim manager Chad Tracy announced Friday that Crochet (left shoulder inflammation) recently underwent imaging and that everything looked good for the Red Sox ace.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Brandon Ingram played only 11 minutes for the Raptors, leaving early due to right heel inflammation.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Interim manager Chad Tracy announced Friday that Crochet (left shoulder inflammation) recently underwent imaging and that everything looked good for the Red Sox ace.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
The lotion also has a cooling effect that calms inflammation.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Brandon Ingram played only 11 minutes for the Raptors, leaving early due to right heel inflammation.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
Noun
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An infant’s accidental exposure to an infected child can mean serious illness, brain swelling and sometimes death.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to the Mayo Clinic, meningitis is an infection and swelling of the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police said the victim sustained visible injuries to his hand and reported additional pain and possible scrapes to his shin.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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But climbing costs are causing pain at the pump for some Americans already struggling to afford their bills.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 May 2026
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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