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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
* Inflammation is the process by which cells and exudate accumulate in irritated tissues and usually tend to protect them from further injury.
* Inflammation is the process by which cells and exudate accumulate in irritated tissues and usually tend to protect them from further injury.
==Cardinal Signs==
==Cardinal Signs==
* The classical gross signs of inflammation have been recognised since the time of Celsus (25BC-AD50).
* The classical gross signs of inflammation have been recognised since the time of Celsus (25BC-AD50).
** These are known as the cardinal signs of inflammation.
** These are known as the cardinal signs of inflammation.