| Term | Definition |
|---|
| 5 cardinal signs of inflammation | pain, redness, warmth, swelling, loss of function |
| predominent cells in acute inflammation | neutrophils |
| predominant cells in chronic inflammation | lymphocytes and macrophages |
| what does an acute inflammatory response begin with? | vasodilation |
| primary clotting cascade factor | Hageman Factor (factor XII) |
| opsonization | particle to be phagocytized is coated with antibodies (IgG, IgM), complement proteins (C3b) or mannose binding lectin to make it easier for the phagocyte to catch and eat it |
| serous inflammation | outpouring of clear fluid in a confined space - blister |
| fibrinous inflammation | rich in fibrin; often seen on serosal surfaces |
| purulent inflammation | abundant pus; indicates infection |
| cellulitis | dense leukocyte infiltrate, accompanied by erythema; suggestive of infection |
| ulcer | discontinuity in epithelium |
| abscess | localized collection of inflammatory cells walled off by fibrin then a fibrous capsule |
| empyema | collection of pus in a body cavity |
| "shift to the left" | increase in immature neutrophils in the blood, indicator of inflammation |
| 4 clinical outcomes of acute inflammation | complete resolution; abscess formation; scarring; chronic inflammation |
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