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
Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.
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Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 24 June 2025
Hiding deep inside the body, a dangerous type of fat wraps itself around vital organs such as the kidneys, liver and heart — triggering inflammation that can lead to insulin resistance and chronic diseases which cut life short.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissues, rather than targeting the bad bacteria and viruses, causing inflammation that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 June 2025
The Australian perennial chart-topper has been performing on her Tension tour to sell-out crowds in the UK, but has been forced to abort four imminent European dates after coming down with laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal chords and voice box.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025
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Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 24 June 2025
Hiding deep inside the body, a dangerous type of fat wraps itself around vital organs such as the kidneys, liver and heart — triggering inflammation that can lead to insulin resistance and chronic diseases which cut life short.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks healthy tissues, rather than targeting the bad bacteria and viruses, causing inflammation that can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 June 2025
The Australian perennial chart-topper has been performing on her Tension tour to sell-out crowds in the UK, but has been forced to abort four imminent European dates after coming down with laryngitis – inflammation of the vocal chords and voice box.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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Studies show postmenopausal women, particularly those with early menopause, may be at higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis, a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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When left alone, these locally aggressive tumors can grow massive, causing pain, swelling and even organ dysfunction.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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Castor oil packs are a popular home remedy used to support pain relief, digestion, lymphatic flow, and skin health.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 June 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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