Cardinal signs of inflammation
| English | Latin | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | Calor | Vasodilation |
| Redness | Rubor | Vasodilation |
| Swelling | Tumor | Increased vascular permeability |
| Increased granulation tissue | ||
| Pain | Dolor | Physical and chemical stimulation of nociceptors |
| Loss of function | Functio laesa | Pain |
| Reflex muscle inhibition | ||
| Disruption of tissue structure | ||
| Fibroplasia and metaplasia |