chronic inflammatory response

Term ID

GO:0002544

Synonyms

Definition

Inflammation of prolonged duration (weeks or months) in which active inflammation, tissue destruction, and attempts at repair are proceeding simultaneously. Although it may follow acute inflammation, chronic inflammation frequently begins insidiously, as a low-grade, smoldering, often asymptomatic response. 0781735149

References

Ontology

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