Inflammation is the body's protective response to injury or damage, aimed at removing harmful stimuli and initiating the healing process. It is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, pain, and sometimes loss of function.
Related terms
Immune System: The complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens.
White Blood Cells: Cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.
Healing Process: The sequence of events that begins with injury and ends with recovery or restoration of normal function