acute inflammation

Acute Mucositis: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Background: Acute mucositis means inflammation of the tissue covering the inside surface of the oral cavity, which includes the lips, tongue, buccal mucosa (cheeks), gingiva (gums), floor of the mouth, and palate. The tissue covering the inside of the oral cavity is called mucosa, and acute means that the inflammation is active or ongoing. Another …
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What is acute inflammation?

Acute inflammation is the body’s immediate and natural response to injury, irritation, or infection. It begins within minutes or hours and is the body’s way of protecting itself, sending immune cells and other substances to the area to fight infection and start the healing process. Unlike chronic inflammation, which lasts for months or years, acute …
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