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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
Anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen can help reduce the pain and inflammation.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
During prolonged runs, blood gets diverted away from the intestines, possibly triggering damage and inflammation.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
His comeback at Albuquerque was stalled for five weeks in July and August due to shoulder inflammation.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The Kardashian cohort is in good company with other stem cell therapy goers, who have shelled out cash in the hopes of reducing existing pain or inflammation.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
During prolonged runs, blood gets diverted away from the intestines, possibly triggering damage and inflammation.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
His comeback at Albuquerque was stalled for five weeks in July and August due to shoulder inflammation.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The Kardashian cohort is in good company with other stem cell therapy goers, who have shelled out cash in the hopes of reducing existing pain or inflammation.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
Noun
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He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition, the White House said in July, after photos showed visible swelling in his legs and bruising on his right hand.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Do not ignore the pain and swelling.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is little reason to assume that negotiations won’t continue after the court’s decision, because there are still myriad ways that the government can inflict pain on the university.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The goal of treatment is to care for the small wound, manage any pain, and avoid potential infection.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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