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🎧 Podcast 1 — Introduction

Inflammation

Noun · /ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Definition
A localised physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful; the process by which the body responds to injury or infection.
Origin
From Latin inflammatio (a setting on fire), from inflammare (to set alight), from in- + flamma (flame). Used in English from the late 15th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use

Inflammation in Conversation

Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue

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🌟 Podcast 3 — Prompt Engineering

Inflammation — AI Prompts

5 copyable & speakable prompt cards · Google UK English voices

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