rheumatoid arthritis
noun
: a usually chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized especially by pain, stiffness, inflammation, swelling, and sometimes destruction of joints
—abbreviation RA
compare osteoarthritis
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These drugs are used to treat plaque psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
This may be one reason why COVID has been linked to the onset of autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Sep. 2024
Causes may include electrolyte imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, dehydration, injury, or chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or kidney disease.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Along with her gastroparesis, Jacqueline has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder, as well as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, trigeminal neuralgia (a neurological facial pain disorder) and primary immunodeficiency.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
This may be one reason why COVID has been linked to the onset of autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Sep. 2024
Causes may include electrolyte imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, dehydration, injury, or chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or kidney disease.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 July 2024
Along with her gastroparesis, Jacqueline has Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a connective tissue disorder, as well as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, trigeminal neuralgia (a neurological facial pain disorder) and primary immunodeficiency.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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