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
The center adds that reishi contains immune-modulating polysaccharides that may reduce the over-reactiveness of the immune response and down-regulate histamine levels and inflammation.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Research shows that catechins reduce inflammation and may protect the skin against sun damage.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Chronic inflammation can also promote tumor growth.
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Elise M. Brett,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 June 2026
When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Research shows that catechins reduce inflammation and may protect the skin against sun damage.
—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Chronic inflammation can also promote tumor growth.
—
Elise M. Brett,
EverydayHealth.com,
26 June 2026
When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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About 400 to 500 Americans died of measles each year, while about 1,000 experienced brain swelling and 48,000 were hospitalized, records show.
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There should be no pain or skin reddening during a proper session, and therapists avoid working over active swelling, infection or skin that’s undergone cancer treatment.
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The families of the victims said the pain is still as raw to this day.
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The first shingles vaccine was licensed in 2006, and the more effective Shingrix vaccine was introduced in 2017, greatly reducing the risk of shingles and long-term nerve pain, according to the CDC and FDA.
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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