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Chronic Inflammation Definition:
Inflammation that is characterized by a dense tissue infiltration of lymphocytes and macrophages into the affected site and the formation of new connective tissue, which usually causes permanent tissue damage.
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Chronic Inflammation Notes:
Chronic inflammation is a type of inflammation that is not acute and usually has whole-body and long term effects. It is low grade, persistent inflammation as it produces a low-level and steady inflammation throughout the body, and it is noticed by the small upsurge in the immune system markers in tissue or blood.
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