1a : the act or action of grasping with the intellect : understanding children who have difficulty with comprehension of spoken language What the artist actually needs is comprehension of his aims and ideals by men he respects â¦ â H. L. Menckenb : knowledge gained by comprehending tests that measure the students' comprehension in math She carried on ...
The inflammatory response (inflammation) occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. The damaged cells release chemicals including histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins. These chemicals cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling.
High numbers of the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) are linked to the development of autoimmune diseases like Crohnâs Disease. Dr. Gehlert and colleagues wrote that a âlarger number of EBV-infected cells were seen in areas of active inflammation of ulcerative colitis and Crohnâs disease as compared to areas of inactive inflammation.â