Term Name: leukocyte activation involved in inflammatory response
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

Relationships
is part of: inflammatory response
is a type of: leukocyte activation
has subtype: microglial cell activation