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enfermedad inflamatoria

Definitions of enfermedad inflamatoria
  1. noun
    a disease characterized by inflammation
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    types:
    gastroenteritis
    inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis
    pleuresía
    inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)
    dolor de garganta, faringitis, laringitis
    inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
    artritis
    inflammation of a joint or joints
    acné
    an inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous glands of the skin; characterized by papules or pustules or comedones
    anginas
    a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
    reumatismo articular
    a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
    osteoartritis
    chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints; the most common form of arthritis occurring usually after middle age
    cistitis
    inflammation of the urinary bladder and ureters
    gota
    a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
    barrillo, barro, búa, granito, grano, pupa, pústula
    a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
    type of:
    enfermedad
    an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
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