The Five Cardinal Signs of Inflammation: Calor, Dolor, Rubor, Tumor, and Penuria – Fun Facts
Inflammation is a fascinating biological response that protects the body from harm. The five cardinal signs of inflammation—calor (heat), dolor (pain), rubor (redness), tumor (swelling), and a quirky addition, penuria (functional loss)—tell an intriguing story of our body’s defense mechanism. Explore the science and fun facts behind these signs in this article.