Low-grade but persistent inflammation is also thought to contribute to the progression of fibrosis in cardiovascular disease and hypertension. Indeed, in many fibrotic disorders, a persistent inflammatory trigger is crucial to the activation of the wound-healing program that leads to fibrosis.
Knickknacks are small objects which people keep as ornaments or toys, rather than for a particular use. Knickknacks filled three display cases and covered all the table tops. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.
He can charm anyone into doing anything for him, a trait that will come in handy as the new owner of Knickknack Toys. Jarvis knows that to bring his company into the 21st Century, he'll have to make a splash, take chances, bend expectations, and surprise people.