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Inflammation
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Inflammation is the reaction of living tissues
to infection, irritation or other injury. |
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| Inflamed tissues are characterised by redness,
swelling, warmth and pain. Anything that stimulates
the inflammatory response is said to be inflammatory.
Inflammation may be acute or chronic. |
| Source: GreenFacts |
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