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
Shelton said Rojas’s MRI revealed triceps inflammation.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Vasectomy risks While the procedure is considered low-risk, like any surgery, complications may include inflammation, bleeding or infection, Cleveland Clinic explains.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Marketed as safe for those with sensitive skin, including children, the cream caused extreme inflammation in some.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
There’s a reason why nutrition experts always recommend making smart eating choices to avoid or reduce inflammation.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Vasectomy risks While the procedure is considered low-risk, like any surgery, complications may include inflammation, bleeding or infection, Cleveland Clinic explains.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Marketed as safe for those with sensitive skin, including children, the cream caused extreme inflammation in some.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 29 May 2026
There’s a reason why nutrition experts always recommend making smart eating choices to avoid or reduce inflammation.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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The outbreaks of the highly contagious virus - which can lead to brain swelling, deafness and death - came as parents are opting school-age kids out of vaccinations at a record-high rate.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Symptoms of food allergies include hives, flushed skin, itchy sensation in the mouth, tongue swelling and vomiting, among others.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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After a few words of introduction, Alexis started asking Graciela and me questions about our creative processes, about the importance of surprises in art, about the relationship between photographs and stories, about memory and mourning and pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Hip osteoarthritis, a common cause of hip pain, affects about one in four people under the age of 85.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
29 May 2026
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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