Term Name:	acute inflammatory response
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Definition:	Inflammation which comprises a rapid, short-lived, relatively uniform response to acute injury or antigenic challenge and is characterized by accumulations of fluid, plasma proteins, and granulocytic leukocytes. An acute inflammatory response occurs within a matter of minutes or hours, and either resolves within a few days or becomes a chronic inflammatory response.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0002526]    QuickGO    AmiGO