Acute inflammation
acute inflammation
acute inflammation n.
Inflammation having a rapid onset and coming to a crisis relatively quickly, with a clear and distinct termination.
Historical Examples
In acute inflammation caused by the direct action of poisonous irritants they are pronounced and highly diagnostic.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various
Diffused bright-red discolorations belong to acute inflammation, and are rarely seen in the chronic form.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II Various
acute inflammation of the brain, and inflammatory rheumatism are not unusual at that season.
A New Guide for Emigrants to the West J. M. Peck
The diet of an animal suffering from acute inflammation is a factor of the greatest importance.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse United States Department of Agriculture
He was suddenly attacked with acute inflammation of the eye.
Charlotte Bronte and Her Circle Clement K. Shorter
General blood-letting, if had recourse to early, must prove of much benefit in acute inflammation of the liver.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse United States Department of Agriculture
Gout, gowt, n. an acute inflammation of the smaller joints, and esp.
Chambers’s Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) Various
Neither is the arachnoid often affected with acute inflammation, except as a secondary result.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse United States Department of Agriculture
As a result of obstruction in the circulation, acute inflammation of the cerebellum may take place.
A System of Operative Surgery, Volume IV (of 4) Various
In acute inflammation we find a thickening and a roughened appearance of the endocardium throughout the cavities of the heart.
Special Report on Diseases of the Horse United States Department of Agriculture
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