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Neurogenic Inflammation
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Definition
: Inflammation caused by an injurious stimulus of peripheral neurons and resulting in release of neuropeptides which affect vascular permeability and help initiate proinflammatory and immune reactions at the site of injury.
See Also
Neuroimmunomodulation
Other names
Neurogenic Inflammations; Inflammations, Neurogenic; Inflammation, Neurogenic