inflammation

noun

Definition of inflammationnext
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 Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs NSAIDs are both prescription and OTC drugs that help treat fever, pain, and inflammation (swelling). — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 Manage Stress — Some stress is inevitable, but being in chronic fight-or-flight can speed up brain aging and inflammation build up. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Aug. 2026 Latent symptoms frequently develop after the fact, manifesting as spinal soreness, neck stiffness, inflammation, wrist trauma from breaking the fall, hip discomfort, or concussion indicators such as disorientation, nausea, and photophobia. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Heiman-Patterson said the experimental treatment targets immune cells that help control inflammation that may damage motor neurons and contribute to the progression of ALS. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inflammation
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  1. swelling
  2. pain
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  • Susac, whose season is likely over, is currently using crutches while wearing a large black brace on his knee while the swelling goes down.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Compression socks prevent swelling and discomfort in the legs by stimulating circulation.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of swelling
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  • As a direct result of the blow, Hackett suffered bruising and pain, the complaint says.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Some were there more than an hour waiting for the pain to ease.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pain

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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inflammation. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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