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
Scientists think chronic inflammation and changes in the oral microbiome may play a role, but the relationship isn’t yet fully understood.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
Red light therapy has become deeply integrated into my wellness routine because of its impact on mitochondrial function, inflammation, cellular repair, circulation and brain function.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Back in New York, right-hander Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) played catch Wednesday for the first time since receiving an epidural last week.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Symptoms start with a flu-like illness and can progress quickly to intense inflammation in the lungs that leads to lung and heart failure.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
Red light therapy has become deeply integrated into my wellness routine because of its impact on mitochondrial function, inflammation, cellular repair, circulation and brain function.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Back in New York, right-hander Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) played catch Wednesday for the first time since receiving an epidural last week.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
Symptoms start with a flu-like illness and can progress quickly to intense inflammation in the lungs that leads to lung and heart failure.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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He was later examined in July and diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after displaying visible swelling in his lower legs near his ankles.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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JayLee, 19, is now fighting for her life at Truman Medical Center, University Health, using a breathing machine and battling brain swelling, her father said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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Other early-onset symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Josh Hart entered Friday’s game with a new thumb sprain then tweaked his ankle in the second half before playing through pain.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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