inflammatory
adjective
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Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2024
However, if a sunburn has already occurred, aloe vera can attenuate the inflammatory response, which occurs in the body in response to UV radiation, Grundmann said.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
In a new look at the dark side of the internet, the film uncovers the online forces boosting extreme content and catapulting inflammatory figures like Andrew Tate to worldwide attention, and how this content can spill over into shocking real-world harm.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 June 2024
Can collagen help a leaky gut? Broadly speaking, a leaky gut is one that allows bacteria to leak into the circulation, which produces an inflammatory response and poor nutrient absorption.
—Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 12 June 2024
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“Inflammatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflammatory. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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nounF. D. DoucetteNote: Evidence, and especially photographic evidence, may be deemed inadmissible if its inflammatory nature seriously outweighs its probative value or relevance. The mere fact that evidence is graphic or gruesome, however, is not enough to render it inadmissible.
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