| rheumatoid arthritis |
an autoimmune disorder of unknown cause that inflames and eventually erodes the joints, and sometimes affects other body systems; joints are usually affected symmetrically (the same joint on both sides of the body); symptoms include joint swelling, redness, warmth, pain, and stiffness.
Ãâó: www.raacademy.com/glossary/Glossary.jsp
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| rheumatoid arthritis |
A disease in which the immune system is believed to attack the linings of the joints. This results in joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and destruction.
Ãâó: womenshealth.about.com/library/bl_autoimmune12.htm
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| rheumatoid arthritis |
Chronic inflammatory disease that affects the connective tissues. RA can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints.
Ãâó: www.anemia.org/patients/glossary/
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| rheumatoid arthritis |
Systemic disease affecting connective tissue, especially synovial joints.
Ãâó: www.canorth.org/en/resources/glossary.asp
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| rheumatoid arthritis t. |
see specific tests, such as the latex agglutination t., Rose-Waaler t., and sheep cell agglutination t.
Ãâó: www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_health_library.j...
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