Inflammation

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Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process. [1]

  1. ↑ Nordqvist, C. (2012). "What is inflammation? What causes inflammation?." Medical News Today. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248423
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