inflammation
Pronunciation: [ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən]
Word
Context: “health”
(noun) when the body reacts to injury or infection by getting red, swollen, and warm. It's like when you get a cut and the area around it puffs up because your body is trying to help heal it.
Example
When you touch a bruise, you can feel the inflammation because the area is swollen.
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There was no inflammation at the site of the injury, which meant it was healing well.
Example
What causes inflammation in the body?
Context: “medicine”
(noun) a medical term for the body's natural response to things like germs or injuries. It helps protect the body, but too much can be a problem.
Example
The doctor explained that inflammation is part of the healing process.
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Not treating the inflammation can lead to bigger health issues down the road.
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How can we reduce inflammation after an injury?
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