FLASHCARDS INFLAMMATION LU 3

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A tissue reaction to irritation, infection, or injury is a tissue reaction to irritation, infection, or injury describes

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Inflammation

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When white blood cells move out of the capillary walls to the site of injury, it is referred to as

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diapedesis,

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An area of pus surrounded by inflammatory tissue

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Abscess

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A localized accumulation of pus is called an

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abscess

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        What is a small blister referred to as?

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Vesicle

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Large vesicles (>5mm) are termed

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bullae

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Furuncle is also called

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boil

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An abscess or pyogenic infection of a sweat gland or hair follicle which are in the deeper layers of the skin and has a solid core

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Furuncle or boil

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A small elevation of skin filled with pus, as in a pimple

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Pustule

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Any fluid released from the body with a high concentration of protein, cells or solid debris that collect around the site of inflammation is called

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Exudate