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.
All frills and no knickers. (English proverb) He who would do great things should not attempt them all alone. (Native American proverb, Seneca) There is no evil without goodness. (Armenian proverb) The one you love you punish. (Danish proverb)