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
Researchers behind the Skinspan roadmap describe this inflammation, sometimes called inflammaging, as one of the largest drivers of how skin ages from the inside.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer in his return to the lineup after missing a game because of inflammation in his left knee.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Zoll also said Kendry Rojas (left elbow inflammation) would throw a live batting practice at Fort Myers on Saturday and Mick Abel (right elbow inflammation) will participate in a light bullpen at Target Field.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Flavanols are a type of antioxidant found in plants that has been shown to help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation and has been associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer in his return to the lineup after missing a game because of inflammation in his left knee.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
Zoll also said Kendry Rojas (left elbow inflammation) would throw a live batting practice at Fort Myers on Saturday and Mick Abel (right elbow inflammation) will participate in a light bullpen at Target Field.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Flavanols are a type of antioxidant found in plants that has been shown to help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation and has been associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease.
—Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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The Normatec 3 Legs compression boots ($899) are used by professional athletes between games to improve circulation and reduce swelling.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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For deeper recovery, the $899 Normatec 3 Legs Compression Boots used by professional athletes between games fill with air and deflate in sequence to mimic muscle contractions, boost circulation and reduce swelling.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Anger that the world seems not to be listening to the pain of so many Palestinians.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The pain in her voice is clear a decade later.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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