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 two have different functions — EPA fights inflammation and supports heart health, while DHA is a core structural building block for the brain, eyes and central nervous system.
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The inevitable onslaught of factors, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and environmental aggressors, can all influence how skin ages.
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Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Helps reduce chronic injury risks like tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon from repetitive use) and other overuse injuries.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Sandee Lamotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Throughout the trial, the scientists monitored a wide variety of physiological factors, including the animals' weight, glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, hormone levels, internal inflammation and the specific composition of their gut bacteria.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
The inevitable onslaught of factors, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and environmental aggressors, can all influence how skin ages.
—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
Helps reduce chronic injury risks like tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon from repetitive use) and other overuse injuries.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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Eventually, the swelling went down.
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The swelling is a reoccurrence of the original injury suffered by Abel in mid-April.
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Margera tried to soothe the pain by submerging his fresh brand in a tub of filthy farm water, which resulted in a life-threatening staph infection that landed him in the hospital.
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The pain from high tuition does not stem from extraordinary tuition growth but rather from the lack of a commensurate growth rate in median family income.
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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