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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More inflammation in the muscle was discovered this week, leading to the left-hander to receive a platelet-rich plasma shot.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Seek Gentle Ingredients Smith suggests seeking ingredients that support the skin barrier and calm inflammation — like colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, glycerin, shea butter and natural oils like squalane.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2025
Evidence suggests that regular consumption could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as the antioxidants present can reduce inflammation.
—Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
Darvish has dealt with elbow inflammation in each of the past few seasons.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Seek Gentle Ingredients Smith suggests seeking ingredients that support the skin barrier and calm inflammation — like colloidal oatmeal, ceramides, glycerin, shea butter and natural oils like squalane.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 27 Mar. 2025
Evidence suggests that regular consumption could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as the antioxidants present can reduce inflammation.
—Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
Darvish has dealt with elbow inflammation in each of the past few seasons.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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