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What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth?
Depending on what exact part the inflammation is in: 1-Periodontitis is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the peridontium, that is, the tissues that surround and support the teeth. 2-Gingivitis: inflammation of the gum tissue. 3-Pericoronitis: inflammation of the soft and hard tissues surrounding one particular tooth (e.g. wisdom tooth)
Laryngitis belongs to what body system?
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the tissues of the larynx which is part of the respiratory system.
Treatment recommended for inflammation of sacrum?
Ice or cool pack to reduce inflamation, get a "sports massage" to relax soft tissues around the sacrum and rest.
Is tonsillitis a bacteria or virus?
Tonsillitis is simply an inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsillitis can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. The tonsils are part of the immune system and pathogens (disease causing organisms) are usually encounter these tissues first. Your body then mounts an immune response that results in inflammation of the tonsils. Inflammation is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and heat. When in your tonsils, that means a sore throat.
What is the function of the monocytes?
Monocytes play many roles within the immune system. They replenish macrophages and they respond to inflammation signals by moving quickly to the tissues that are affected.
What is the aim of chronic inflammation?
The meaning of Chronic Inflammation is prolonged inflammation sourced from new connecting tissues. Chronic Inflammation is usually persistent and can be severe.
What is fibromyosis?
Fibromyositis is a inflammation of muscle and connective tissues.
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain is called what?
encephalitis
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth?
Depending on what exact part the inflammation is in: 1-Periodontitis is a set of inflammatory diseases affecting the peridontium, that is, the tissues that surround and support the teeth. 2-Gingivitis: inflammation of the gum tissue. 3-Pericoronitis: inflammation of the soft and hard tissues surrounding one particular tooth (e.g. wisdom tooth)
A swelling of tissues in response to infection and injury is called?
inflammation
What is serositis?
Serositis is the inflammation of serous tissues throughout the body. Serous tissues line the heart, lungs, and abdomen.
Nephritis is inflammation of what?
Nephritis is the inflammation of the kidneys. The tubules, glomeruli, and interstitial tissues can also become inflamed when a person has this condition.
What kind of doctor specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues?
Rheumatologists specialize in the evaluation and treatment of diseases characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues. Examples of these diseases are lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
What is the medical term meaning A circumscribed inflammation of the skin and deeper tissues?
comedone
Is inflammation a sign and symptoms of disorder of the blood and blood forming organs?
No, inflammation is an alteration of tissues on many parts of the organism and its prognostic and treatment are variable according to the characteristics of every inflammation.
Is the inflammation of the liver and other tissues that can be caused by viral infection or drug abuse.?
Hepatitis
Laryngitis belongs to what body system?
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the tissues of the larynx which is part of the respiratory system.
