a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
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rheumatoid arthritis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | atrophic arthritis, rheumatism |
| Type of | autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder, arthritis |
| Has types | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, still's disease |
