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Heat, as one of the four signs of inflammation (c., rubor, tumor, dolor) enunciated by Celsus. [L.]

cal·or 'kal-.ȯ(ə)r n bodily heat that is a sign of inflammation

heat: one of the classical signs of inflammation in a tissue, the other three being rubor (redness), dolor (pain), and tumor (swelling). An inflamed region has a higher temperature than normal because of the distended blood vessels, which allow an increased flow of blood.