inflammation

(noun)

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.

Related Terms

Examples of inflammation in the following topics:

  • Pyelonephritis

    • Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney tissue and surrounding area, commonly caused by a bacterial infection ascending up the upper urinary tract.
    • Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney tissue, calyces, and renal pelvis.
    • A similar term is "pyelitis" which means inflammation of the pelvis and calyces.

  • Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

    • Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is an urethral inflammation that is not caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
    • Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is a urethral inflammation that is not caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a classification used by doctors for treatment purposes.
    • There are multiple infectious agents that can cause nongonococcal inflammation of the urethra.
    • Parasites such as Trichomonas vaginalis can cause inflammation too, although rarely.

  • Lymphogranuloma Venereum

    • The infectious agent spreads to the lymph nodes through the lymphatic drainage pathways, causing inflammation of the lymph nodes and lymphatic channels.
    • In women, an inflammation of the cervix, the fallopian tubes or/and peritonitis may appear as well as inflammation and infection of the lymphatic system.
    • If the infection started in the anal area, it may cause inflammation of the rectum or the colonic mucosa, presenting with symptoms such as anorectal pain, discharge, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

  • Pharyngitis

    • Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat that has many causes, some of which are bacterial infections.
    • Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat.
    • Like many types of inflammation, pharyngitis can be acute or chronic.
    • Acute cases are characterized by a rapid onset and, typically, a relatively short course of inflammation.

  • The Complement System and Heart Disease

    • Autoimmune heart diseases result when the body's own immune defense system mistakes cardiac antigens as foreign, and attacks them, leading to inflammation of the heart as a whole, or in parts.
    • Here, the anti-bacterial antibodies cross react with the heart antigens causing inflammation.
    • Specific clinical manifestations depend on the amount of inflammation.

  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

    • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammation of the female reproductive organs that is most often caused by infection.
    • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or the ovaries.

  • Otitis Media

    • Otitis media, or earache, is the inflammation of the middle ear and is often due to bacterial infections.
    • Otitis media is inflammation of the middle ear .
    • This is a view of the tympanic membrane showing inflammation and redness, typical of acute otitis media.

  • West Nile Virus

    • West Nile meningitis, which causes inflammation of the meninges (the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord)
    • West Nile meningoencephalitis, which causes inflammation of the brain and surrounding meninges
    • West Nile poliomyelitis (spinal cord inflammation, which results in a syndrome similar to polio that may cause acute flaccid paralysis).

  • Meningitis

    • Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.
    • Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges .
    • The inflammation may be caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms, and less commonly by certain drugs.
    • In someone suspected of having meningitis, blood tests are performed for markers of inflammation (e.g.
    • In addition, corticosteroids can also be used to prevent complications from excessive inflammation.

  • Prostatitis

    • Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate which can be caused by bacteria.
    • Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate which can be caused by bacteria.