bands of fibrous tissue subsequent to an inflammation and bind adjacent tissues together
adhesion
a regression of an inflammatory process without significant tissue destruction and with return of the tissue to normal
resolution
inflammation caused by a disease-producing organism
infection
an inflammation of lymph vessels draining a site of infection
lymphangitis
the fluid, leukocytes and debris that accumulate as a result of an inflammation
exudate
an inflammation of lymph nodes draining a site of infection
lymphadentis
individual infected with a disease-producing organism
host
the ability of an organism to cause disease
virulence
a vasoconstrictor mediator of inflammation released from platlets
serotonin
a specialized connective tissue cell containing granules filled with histamine and other chemical mediators
mast cell
an infection in which large numbers of pathogenic bacteria are present in the bloodstream
septicemia
a prostaglandin-like mediator of inflammation
leukotreine
a chemical mediator of inflammation derived from components in the blood plasma
bradykinin
a complex derivative of a fatty acid (prostanoic acid) that has widespread physiologic effects
prostaglandin
an acute spreading inflammation affecting the skin or deeper tissues
cellulitis
localized accumulation of pus in tissues
abscess
capable of producing disease
pathogenic
a substance that dilates blood vessels
vasodilator
