Term Name: | leukocyte activation involved in inflammatory response |
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Synonyms: | immune cell activation during inflammatory response, leukocyte activation during inflammatory response |
Definition: | A change in the morphology or behavior of a leukocyte resulting from exposure to an activating factor such as a cellular or soluble ligand, leading to the initiation or perpetuation of an inflammatory response. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0002269] QuickGO AmiGO |