INFLAMMATION Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

inflammation

noun

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 on the Web Reasons for hospitalization include the need for management of severe pain, but also pharyngitis limiting oral intake, encephalitis (brain inflammation), eye lesions, acute kidney injury and myocarditis (heart inflammation). —

Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024 The antioxidants in spinach may help reduce airway inflammation, improving symptoms and severity. —

Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024 How To Take Care Of A Sunburn The Right Way Instead, Dr Mahto suggests moisturising after your cool bath or shower with a fragrance-free cream or lotion that doesn't contain the above, as this is likely to better reduce inflammation. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024 This condition usually presents with inflammation, pain, stiffness, and a loss of motion in the affected finger joints. —

Cristina Mutchler, Health, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflammation

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