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Vocabulary Entry
inflammatory
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Causing or related to swelling, redness, or pain in a part of the body.
Example Sentences
"The inflammatory response is part of the body's immune system."
"She was prescribed medication to reduce the inflammatory effects of her condition."
"Chronic inflammatory diseases can significantly affect a person’s quality of life."
N
noun
A word or phrase that denotes a condition or action characterized by inflammation.
Example Sentences
"The doctor diagnosed her with an inflammatory that affected her joints."
"Research is ongoing to understand the role of inflammatory in various diseases."
"He experienced an inflammatory after the surgery, which was expected."