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rheumatoid arthritis
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noun Pathology.
a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, frequently accompanied by marked deformities, and ordinarily associated with manifestations of a general, or systemic, affliction.
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Origin of rheumatoid arthritis
First recorded in 1855–60
Words nearby rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatic heart disease, rheumatics, rheumatism, rheumatism-root, rheumatoid, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid factor, rheumatoid spondylitis, rheumatologist, rheumatology, rheumy
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British Dictionary definitions for rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
noun
a chronic disease of the musculoskeletal system, characterized by inflammation and swelling of joints (esp joints in the hands, wrists, knees, and feet), muscle weakness, and fatigue
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Scientific definitions for rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
[ rōō′mə-toid′ ]
A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by progressive arthritis of several small or medium-sized joints, especially in the hands. Symptoms can include morning stiffness, joint swelling and weakness, and deformity and disability.
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