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pro-inflammatory
This term is primarily used in medical, biological, and pharmacological contexts to describe substances or processes that trigger an inflammatory response. It carries a neutral scientific connotation, though in a clinical setting, it often implies a state that needs to be managed or suppressed to prevent tissue damage.
Because it is a technical adjective describing a biological function, it is almost exclusively paired with nouns like cytokines, markers, or responses. It is the direct antonym of anti-inflammatory, creating a binary classification for the body's immune signaling pathways.
Meanings
Examples
The patient is experiencing a massive release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
I wonder if this specific diet is too pro-inflammatory for my condition.
Certain omega-6 fatty acids can have pro-inflammatory effects if not balanced.
We need to inhibit the pro-inflammatory response to prevent tissue damage.
The research focuses on how pro-inflammatory markers increase during an infection.
Is this medication designed to block pro-inflammatory proteins?
Is this medication designed to block pro-inflammatory proteins?
The body produces pro-inflammatory signals to recruit immune cells to the site of injury.
Chronic stress can trigger a pro-inflammatory state in the body.
The lab results show a significant rise in pro-inflammatory mediators.
The lab results show a significant rise in pro-inflammatory mediators.