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Define inflammation.


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Inflammation :

  1. The immune response of a body tissue against any pathogen such as bacteria or virus.
  2. The active immune system recruits the cells in the affected area to kill disease-causing microbes.
  3. Inflammation is characterized by swelling, pain, redness, and heat which is referred to as the inflammatory response of the immune system.

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