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
According to Meriem, friction from certain hijab fabrics can roughen the hair shaft, while heat-trapping materials cause buildup, inflammation, and even ingrown hairs—all of which silently impact overall hair health.
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Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Lugo is dealing with right middle finger inflammation.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
But the active biomolecules within the placenta work with your immune system to promote repair by reducing inflammation and preventing scar formation.
—Marley Dewey, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
Other celebrities publicly shared their experience Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ which aids in digestion and regulates the way the body processes sugar.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Lugo is dealing with right middle finger inflammation.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
But the active biomolecules within the placenta work with your immune system to promote repair by reducing inflammation and preventing scar formation.
—Marley Dewey, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
Other celebrities publicly shared their experience Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas, an organ which aids in digestion and regulates the way the body processes sugar.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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Stash a pair in your carry-on to help prevent swelling and that heavy-leg feeling while flying.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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However, once her swelling went down, the shape of her earlobes bounced back to normal.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Contributor Aging often comes with unwelcome changes, like joint stiffness, nerve pain, sleepless nights, and slowed recovery.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Symptoms like inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness are an inevitable part of aging.—
Health,
Health,
20 May 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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