inflammation
noun
in·flam·ma·tion
ˌin-flə-ˈmā-shən 
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The drug is used to reduce inflammation.
inflammations of the throat and ears
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Plantar fasciitis is characterized by inflammation of the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes along the bottom of the foot.
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Hydrazine is a type of propellant used on some spacecraft that can cause nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the nerves and even a coma following exposure.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025
When to seek medical attention Patients who notice persistent chest pain and palpitations after a viral illness should consider ruling out myocarditis, which is inflammation of the heart muscle, according to Contreras.
—Amy McGorry, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Hydrazine is a type of propellant used on some spacecraft that can cause nausea, vomiting, inflammation of the nerves and even a coma following exposure.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
Respiratory Infections Studies suggest that supplementing with Lactobacillus probiotics can help reduce lung inflammation and relieve respiratory infection symptoms.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 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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