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
While magnesium may slightly ease period cramps by relaxing muscles and reducing inflammation, its effectiveness varies and may not help everyone.
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
Anyone who has ever gotten a sunburn is familiar with these reactions: inflammation caused by an influx of immune cells into the area, resulting in swelling and redness.
—Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways leading into the lungs, and is often caused by a variety of viruses such as the flu virus or COVID.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 July 2025
Seven of these case reports detailed patients suffering colitis, which is inflammation of the colon, otherwise known as the large intestine.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
Anyone who has ever gotten a sunburn is familiar with these reactions: inflammation caused by an influx of immune cells into the area, resulting in swelling and redness.
—Dan Samorodnitsky, Quanta Magazine, 14 July 2025
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the airways leading into the lungs, and is often caused by a variety of viruses such as the flu virus or COVID.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 July 2025
Seven of these case reports detailed patients suffering colitis, which is inflammation of the colon, otherwise known as the large intestine.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
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Heat increases blood flow and inflammation, which can worsen swelling and make bruising more likely after lip fillers.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
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President Donald Trump’s leg swelling has been attributed to a common vein condition, according to a note from the White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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At least half of the people with PsA will experience symptoms in their feet, such as swelling, pain, and tenderness.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 2025
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Abdominal fat, particularly in midlife and later in life, has been implicated in a number of serious conditions including chronic pain, stroke and cardiovascular disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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