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Inflammation - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD on Jul 29, 2017


Glossary

Inflammation: It is the response of the vascular tissues to a pathogen or an irritant

Chronic: That which is persistent and long lasting


Osteoarthritis: Degenerative joint disease

Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint

Emphysema: It is a disorder affecting the alveoli (tiny air sacs) of the lung

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