When an Area of the Body Becomes Injured or Infected

question 25

Short Answer

When an area of the body becomes injured or infected with a pathogen, ________ can result, causing blood vessels in the injured area to dilate and become leaky.

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Touch

A healing method involving the manipulation of a person’s energy field by a practitioner aiming to promote well-being and healing.

Chronic Pain

Persistent or recurring pain lasting longer than three to six months, often resistant to conventional treatment.

Energy Field

Refers to a hypothetical field thought to surround living beings, which some believe can be manipulated for healing purposes.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A longstanding lung disease that results in obstructed airflow from the lungs, often due to emphysema and chronic bronchitis.