1a : the act or action of grasping with the intellect : understanding children who have difficulty with comprehension of spoken language What the artist actually needs is comprehension of his aims and ideals by men he respects â¦ â H. L. Menckenb : knowledge gained by comprehending tests that measure the students' comprehension in math She carried on ...
The inflammatory response (inflammation) occurs when tissues are injured by bacteria, trauma, toxins, heat, or any other cause. The damaged cells release chemicals including histamine, bradykinin, and prostaglandins. These chemicals cause blood vessels to leak fluid into the tissues, causing swelling.
Occasionally, a first-time infection with CMV may cause a mild illness called mononucleosis. Symptoms include swollen glands, liver, and spleen; fever; increased white blood cells; headache; fatigue; and sore throat. About 8 percent of all mononucleosis cases are due to CMV infection. 1  Swollen glands, fatigue, fever, and general weakness.  Irritations of the digestive tract, nausea, diarrhea.