Mesh term Inflammation
Browse to parent terms:Pathologic Processes
Description
A pathological process characterized by injury or destruction of tissues caused by a variety of cytologic and chemical reactions. It is usually manifested by typical signs of pain, heat, redness, swelling, and loss of function.Browse to child terms:
Acute-Phase Reaction
Foreign-Body Reaction
Neurogenic Inflammation
Seroma
Serositis
Suppuration
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
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