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 |
Examples of rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
It's similar to rheumatoid arthritis where the immune system attacks the joints.
From the stltoday.com
This might include rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and lupus.
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Molly has rheumatoid arthritis and needs $1,500 worth of medication each month.
From the latimes.com
Two years ago, Clarisa was diagnosed with systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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Stastny, P. Association of the B-cell alloantigen DRw4 with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility loci at chromosomes 10p15, 12q13 and 22q13.
From the nature.com
Firestein, G. S. Invasive fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis.
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Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of arthritis in children.
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The study included 45 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and 22 healthy adults.
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