1. Understanding the Question: The question asks for a condition characterized by inflammation of the lung covering that leads to severe chest pain. 2. Identifying the Lung Covering: The lung is covered by a membrane known as the pleura. This pleural membrane has two layers: the visceral ple...
inflammation of thepleural cavityassociated withneutrophilinflux, the expression of HO-1 in pleural macrophages was highest at the time of resolution. Inhibition ofHOactivity by treatment with theHO inhibitorSn–protoporphyrin IX increased inflammatory exudates in this model, whereas hemin-dependent up...
Synovial fluid is present in the cavities of these membranes and acts as a lubricant. Answer and Explanation: Synovitisis an inflammation of the synovial membrane which can cause fluid accumulation and pain. The fluid that accumulates is synovial fluid. This.....
A. Asbestos, carbon nanotubes and the pleural mesothelium: a review of the hypothesis regarding the role of long fibre retention in the parietal pleura, inflammation and mesothelioma. Part. Fibre Toxicol. 7, 5 (2010). Article Google Scholar Dostert, C. et al. Innate immune activation ...
Inflammatory cells represent an important component of the pulmonary defenses, but they also play a critical role in the pathogenesis of lung disorders such as adult respiratory distress syndrome (Patterson et al., 1989), asthma (Bigby and Nadel, 1988),
clear,paleyellowappearanceofthefluid rightpleuraleffusioninababy Serousinflammation •Definition:Theinflammationexudatecontainsplentiful fibrinogen,thenformsfibrin. •Cause:severevascularinjury—bacterialtoxin,Hg,urea •Locus:mucousmembrane,serosa,lung •Manifestation: Pseudo-membranousinflammation--dysentery,dipht...
Inflammation has accompanied human beings since the emergence of wounds and infections. In the past decades, numerous efforts have been undertaken to explore the potential role of inflammation in cancer, from tumor development, invasion, and metastasis t
The parietal layer is a smooth, delicate serous epithelial membrane that lines and fuses with the fibrous pericardium. It reflects upon the roots of the great vessels and continues upon the surface of the heart as; The visceral layer of the serous pericardium; it is usually called the ...
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a very aggressive cancer originating from the mesothelial lining of the peritoneal, pleural, or pericardial cavity.1 The incidence of MM continues to increase worldwide because of the long latency period of MM development.2 MM is difficult to diagnose at an early ...
laryngitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing 2. inflammation - the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were ...