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
Shiitake also reduces inflammation markers like CRP (C-reactive protein) and IgA (Immunoglobulin A).
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
Their colons also developed chronic low-grade inflammation, which accelerated colorectal tumor production.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The vitamin also helps with inflammation, the stiffness of blood vessels, and cholesterol levels.
—Health, 20 May 2025
Beet juice may help lower high blood pressure (hypertension) thanks to its nitrates, which relax blood vessels, and antioxidants that fight inflammation.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 28 May 2025
Their colons also developed chronic low-grade inflammation, which accelerated colorectal tumor production.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The vitamin also helps with inflammation, the stiffness of blood vessels, and cholesterol levels.
—Health, 20 May 2025
Beet juice may help lower high blood pressure (hypertension) thanks to its nitrates, which relax blood vessels, and antioxidants that fight inflammation.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inflammation
Noun
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Salicylic acid: This type of acid helps reduce swelling and redness related to acne.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
2 June 2025
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Post-vasectomy complications are rare but possible and include minor bruising, swelling and temporary discomfort around the area where the procedure was done.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Winant crystallizes this idea of crossing a indescribable threshold through her discussion and analysis of masochism, an intrinsic component of athletic practice that intertwines physical pleasure with pain.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The research on seed oils has picked up over the past decade , including Zamora’s clinical trials that found limiting seed oils improved participants’ chronic pain.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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