inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən 
Examples of inflammation in a Sentence
The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
inflammations of the throat and ears
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Eating sea moss or taking sea moss supplements may help reduce inflammation or irritation in the gut.
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But the results of this study pose the question as to whether chronic inflammation is a more important factor in the onset of dementia than amyloid plaque accumulation.
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Early infection caused extensive inflammation in many different body systems, noted Dr. Scott Scheinin, MD, director of lung transplantation for Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.
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May Help Fight Inflammation Juices made from dark fruits and vegetables, like leafy greens and berries, are rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
But the results of this study pose the question as to whether chronic inflammation is a more important factor in the onset of dementia than amyloid plaque accumulation.
—New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025
Early infection caused extensive inflammation in many different body systems, noted Dr. Scott Scheinin, MD, director of lung transplantation for Mount Sinai Health System in New York City.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
May Help Fight Inflammation Juices made from dark fruits and vegetables, like leafy greens and berries, are rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
1
: the act of inflaming : the state of being inflamed
2
: a bodily response to injury in which heat, redness, pain, swelling, and more than the usual amount of blood are present in the area affected
Medical Definition
inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən
: a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, leukocytic infiltration, redness, heat, pain, swelling, and often loss of function and that serves as a mechanism initiating the elimination of noxious agents and of damaged tissue
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