HealthAugust 8, 2026

proinflammatory

proh-in-fluh-MA-tor-ee

Definition

Promoting or capable of causing inflammation in the body.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'in favor of' and the noun 'inflammation,' which comes from the Latin 'inflammare,' meaning 'to set on fire.'

In the news

The article uses this term to describe specific types of fats that trigger inflammatory responses, challenging the common belief that their ratio is the primary health concern.

Omega-3s and Omega-6s: It’s Not the Balance but the Levels That Matter

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