Examples of inflammation in a Sentence
The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
inflammations of the throat and ears
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However, over-exfoliating can cause irritation and inflammation which can lead to acne, dryness, and pre-mature aging.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
However, over-exfoliating can cause irritation and inflammation which can lead to acne, dryness, and pre-mature aging.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Bell's Palsy typically results from inflammation or swelling of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), and is often linked to viral infections that that impact the nerve.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Celery juice is often touted for its potential ability to support digestion and reduce inflammation.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
However, over-exfoliating can cause irritation and inflammation which can lead to acne, dryness, and pre-mature aging.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Bell's Palsy typically results from inflammation or swelling of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), and is often linked to viral infections that that impact the nerve.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Celery juice is often touted for its potential ability to support digestion and reduce inflammation.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inflammation
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“Inflammation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammation. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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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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