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Definisjon av Inflammation

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Noun
inflammation - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
redness, rubor
symptom anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
inflammatory disease a disease characterized by inflammation
adenitis inflammation of a gland or lymph node
alveolitis inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
dry socket, alveolitis inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic
angiitis inflammation of a blood vessel or lymph duct
aortitis inflammation of the aorta
appendicitis inflammation of the vermiform appendix
arteritis inflammation of an artery
balanitis inflammation of the head of the penis
balanoposthitis inflammation of both the head of the penis and the foreskin
blepharitis inflammation of the eyelids characterized by redness and swelling and dried crusts
bursitis inflammation of a bursa; frequently in the shoulder
carditis inflammation of the heart
catarrh inflammation of the nose and throat with increased production of mucus
cellulitis an inflammation of body tissue (especially that below the skin) characterized by fever and swelling and redness and pain
cervicitis inflammation of the uterine cervix
cheilitis inflammation and cracking of the skin of the lips
cholangitis inflammation of the bile ducts
cholecystitis inflammation of the gall bladder
chorditis inflammation of the vocal cords
chorditis inflammation of the vocal cords
colitis, inflammatory bowel disease inflammation of the colon
colpitis inflammation of the vagina
colpocystitis inflammation of the vagina and bladder
conjunctivitis, pinkeye inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye
corditis inflammation of the spermatic cord
costochondritis inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage
dacryocystitis inflammation of the lacrimal sac causing obstruction of the tube draining tears into the nose
diverticulitis inflammation of a diverticulum in the digestive tract (especially the colon); characterized by painful abdominal cramping and fever and constipation
cephalitis, encephalitis, phrenitis inflammation of the brain usually caused by a virus; symptoms include headache and neck pain and drowsiness and nausea and fever (`phrenitis' is no longer in scientific use)
encephalomyelitis inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
endarteritis inflammation of the inner lining of an artery
endocervicitis inflammation of the mucous lining of the uterine cervix
enteritis inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea
epicondylitis painful inflammation of the muscles and soft tissues around an epicondyle
epididymitis painful inflammation of the epididymis
epiglottitis inflammation of the epiglottis; characterized by fever and a severe sore throat and difficulty in swallowing
episcleritis inflammation of the sclera of the eye
esophagitis, oesophagitis inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
fibrositis inflammation of white fibrous tissues (especially muscle sheaths)
fibromyositis local inflammation of muscle and connective tissue
folliculitis inflammation of a hair follicle
funiculitis inflammation of a funiculus (especially an inflammation of the spermatic cord)
gastritis inflammation of the lining of the stomach; nausea and loss of appetite and discomfort after eating
glossitis inflammation of the tongue
hydrarthrosis inflammation and swelling of a movable joint because of excess synovial fluid
ileitis inflammation of the ileum
iridocyclitis inflammation of the iris and ciliary body of the eye
iridokeratitis inflammation of the iris and cornea of the eye
iritis inflammation of the iris
jejunitis inflammation of the jejunum of the small intestine
jejunoileitis inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine
keratitis inflammation of the cornea causing watery painful eyes and blurred vision
keratoconjunctivitis inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
keratoiritis inflammation of the cornea and the iris of the eye
keratoscleritis inflammation of the cornea and sclera of the eye
laminitis, founder inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
laryngitis inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing
laryngopharyngitis inflammation of the larynx and pharynx
laryngotracheobronchitis inflammation of the larynx and trachea and bronchial passageways
lymphadenitis inflammation of lymph nodes
lymphangitis inflammation of a lymph vessel
mastitis inflammation of a breast (or udder)
mastoiditis inflammation of the mastoid
endometritis, metritis inflammation of the lining of the uterus (of the endometrium)
myelitis inflammation of the spinal cord
myositis inflammation of muscle tissue
myometritis inflammation of the myometrium
neuritis inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of function
oophoritis inflammation of one or both ovaries
orchitis inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
osteitis inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
otitis inflammation of the ear
ovaritis inflammation of the ovaries
pancreatitis inflammation of the pancreas; usually marked by abdominal pain
parametritis inflammation of connective tissue adjacent to the uterus
parotitis inflammation of one or both parotid glands
peritoneal inflammation, peritonitis inflammation of the peritoneum
phalangitis inflammation of a finger or toe
phlebitis inflammation of a vein (usually in the legs)
pneumonitis inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction
posthitis inflammation of the foreskin of the penis; usually caused by bacterial infection
proctitis inflammation of the rectum; marked by bloody stools and a frequent urge to defecate; frequently associated with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
prostatitis inflammation of the prostate gland characterized by perineal pain and irregular urination and (if severe) chills and fever
rachitis inflammation of the vertebral column
radiculitis inflammation of the radicle of a nerve
retinitis inflammation of the retina
coryza, rhinitis an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
sinusitis inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
salpingitis inflammation of a Fallopian tube (usually the result of infection spreading from the vagina or uterus) or of a Eustachian tube
scleritis inflammation of the sclera
sialadenitis inflammation of the salivary glands
splenitis inflammation of the spleen
spondylitis inflammation of a spinal joint; characterized by pain and stiffness
stomatitis inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
synovitis inflammation of the synovial membrane that lines a synovial joint; results in pain and swelling
tarsitis inflammation of the eyelid
tendinitis, tendonitis, tenonitis inflammation of a tendon
thyroiditis inflammation of the thyroid gland
tonsillitis inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
tracheitis inflammation of the trachea
tracheobronchitis common respiratory infection characterized by inflammation of the trachea and the bronchi
tympanitis inflammation of the inner ear
ulitis inflammation of the gums
ureteritis inflammation of the ureter
uveitis inflammation of the uvea of the eye
uvulitis inflammation of the uvula
vaginitis inflammation of the vagina (usually associated with candidiasis)
valvulitis inflammation of a valve (especially of a cardiac valve as a consequence of rheumatic fever)
vasculitis inflammation of a blood vessel
vasovesiculitis inflammation of the vas deferens and seminal vesicles; usually occurring with prostatitis
vesiculitis inflammation of a seminal vesicle (usually in conjunction with prostatitis)
vulvitis inflammation of the vulva
vulvovaginitis inflammation of the vulva and the vagina
inflammation - arousal to violent emotion
inflaming
rousing, arousal the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
Inflammation - the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
excitement, excitation, inflammation, fervor, fervour
emotional arousal the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior
fever pitch a state of extreme excitement; "the crowd was at fever pitch"
Inflammation - the act of setting something on fire
ignition, firing, lighting, kindling, inflammation
combustion, burning a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
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Substantiv
Inflammation - The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed.
Inflammation - A condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain.
Inflammation - Violent excitement; heat; passion; animosity; turbulence; as, an inflammation of the mind, of the body politic, or of parties.

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  • Inflammation (Latin, inflammare, to set on fire) is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants. Inflammation is a protective attempt by the organism to remove the injurious stimuli and to initiate the healing process. Inflammation is not a synonym for infection, even in cases where inflammation is caused by infection.

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  • Inflammation
    The complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.

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  • Entall: inflammation
  • Flertall: inflammations

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