juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. rheumatoid arthritis that begins before puberty, often preceded by such symptoms as fever, patchy rash, and weight loss.

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Etymology

Origin of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

First recorded in 1965–70

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juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

For Vaknine, a holistic wellness coach who was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age 2, selling their home and traveling the world carries even deeper meaning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

Formerly, their son had been “a chubby little fellow,” his father said, because of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that he eventually outgrew through hard work and the right diet.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2022

I met Lois when I was hospitalized as a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

From Washington Post ● May 6, 2022

Carl June thought of his own daughter, who had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and was on a new FDA-approved medication that suppressed the same cytokine.

From Scientific American ● Nov. 9, 2019

Children are also treated with infusions for other illnesses, including Crohn’s disease, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, sickle cell anemia and immune disorders.

From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2014