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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
Chronic gut inflammation may increase the risk of developing conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer, Chan said.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Potential risk of NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — which are used to reduce pain, fever and inflammation — have been pinpointed as the class of medicines most linked to elevated cardiovascular risk.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Excess liver fat can lead to inflammation and scarring in the organ.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
These three elements help tame inflammation.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Potential risk of NSAIDs Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — which are used to reduce pain, fever and inflammation — have been pinpointed as the class of medicines most linked to elevated cardiovascular risk.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Excess liver fat can lead to inflammation and scarring in the organ.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
These three elements help tame inflammation.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
Noun
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Meningitis can spread easily and cause brain swelling, sepsis, loss of hearing or limbs, and death.—
Isabella Cueto,
STAT,
6 Jan. 2026
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One case cited an upcharge for a facial filler procedure the client didn't initially request; and after the treatment, negative results presented, such as major swelling and fluid pooling beneath their eyes.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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