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Inflammation

Contents

Used for

abscess, pus collection

See for

cellulitis

Broader Terms

pathologic process

Narrower Terms

foreign body reaction

Related Terms

Behcet's syndrome, C reactive protein, chemotaxis, leukotriene, monocyte chemoattractant protein 1, phagocytosis, sarcoidosis

Scope Note

pathological process characterized by injury or destruction of tissues caused by a variety of cytologic and chemical reactions; usually manifested by typical signs of pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.

Facts

  • Inflammation is a manifestation of the body's response to tissue damage and infection.
  • Silent inflammation is a condition that occurs when the body's natural immune response goes awry.
  • Inflammation is a protective reaction to injury, disease, or irritation of the tissues.
  • Inflammation is a response from an injury that may be characterized by redness, heat, pain, swelling and loss of function
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