Celsus, Aurelius C. (77 BC-37 AD)

Born 77 BC.

Roman encyclopedist and medical author.

Cardinal signs of inflammation

Celsus described the first four of the cardinal signs of inflammation;

1. Rubour or redness
2. Tumour or swelling
3. Calor or heat
4. Dolor or pain / tenderness

Galen added loss of function to these