Inflammation Types, Parts of the Body

Inflammation as a condition has its origin from Latin word 'inflammatio' and has been defined by different writers in different forms and conditions.

Encyclopaedia Britannica defines inflammation as a response triggered by damage to living tissues.

The defense mechanism is initiated by the body to protect itself from foreign bodies.

There is acute inflammation and chronic inflammation which occurs in the body system

The cardinal signs of inflammation according to Cornelius Celcus: [2]

a) Pain

b) Redness

c) Heat (warmth)

d) Swelling

e) Immobility

Inflammation is attempt by the body's self-healing after an injury as a defense mechanism against bacteria,fungus and viruses etc.[2]

Inflammation is the body's attempt to protect itself so as to get rid of harmful stimuli such as pathogens,irritants while attempting a healing process [3]

-itis is a suffix denoting inflammation from Greek and Latin.

Inflammation- conditions/diseases

1) Arthritis - Joint tissues inflammation.

2) Appendicitis - Appendix inflammation.

3) Bronchitis -  Bronchial tube inflammation.

4. Colitis- Colon inflammation.

5) Dermatitis - Skin inflammation.

6) Endocarditis - Endocardium (inner layer of the heart) inflammation

7) Gastritis - Inflammation of the stomach lining.

8) Glossitis - tongue inflammation.

9) Meningitis - meninges (membranes that cover brain and spinal chord) inflammation.

10) Myocarditis - Heart muscle inflammation

11) Nephritis - Kidney inflammation

12) Periodontitis - Inflammation of the tooth and gums

13) Parotitis - Salivary gland (parotid gland) inflammation

14) Sinusitis - Nose cavitis Inflammation

15) Tonsillitis -  Tonsils Inflammation

16) Uveitis - Eyes Inflammation 

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References 

1. Encylcopaedia Britannica, Inflammation Retrieved August 20, 2017, from,

 https://www.britannica.com/science/inflammation

2.  Szalay J., Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms & Anti-Inflamatory Diet, Retrieved August 20, 2017, from, https://www.livescience.com/52344-inflammation.html

3. Nordqvist C.,  Inflammation: Causes, symptoms,and treatment, Retrieved August 20, 2017, from, http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248423.php

4. Healthline.com

5. Webmd.com

6. Medicinet.com

7. Arthritis.org

8. Wikipedia.org