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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Definition: A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated.

Synonym(s): Rheumatoid Arthritis /

Narrow term(s):
   Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid    Caplan's Syndrome    Felty's Syndrome
   Rheumatoid Nodule    Sjogren's Syndrome    Spondylitis, Ankylosing
   Still's Disease, Adult-Onset

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Broader term(s): - Arthritis - Joint Diseases - Musculoskeletal Diseases - Rheumatic Diseases - Autoimmune Diseases - Immune System Diseases
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  Medical News for "Arthritis, Rheumatoid"
Obesity, Lack of Exercise Heighten Arthritis Risk for Women   (02/25/2010, HealthDay)
Fewer Childhood Deaths From Rheumatic Disease   (02/01/2010, HealthDay)
Long Before Symptoms, Blood May Reveal Rheumatoid Arthritis   (02/01/2010, HealthDay)
Actemra Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis   (01/11/2010, HealthDay)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Lowers Flu Shot Effectiveness   (01/11/2010, HealthDay)
Smoking Ups Men's Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Most   (12/24/2009, Reuters Health)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer   (10/29/2009, HealthDay)
New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients   (10/28/2009, HealthDay)
Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases   (10/19/2009, HealthDay)
Scientists Find New Key to Lupus   (10/19/2009, HealthDay)
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      Diseases
          Immune System Diseases
              Autoimmune Diseases 
      Diseases
          Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
              Connective Tissue Diseases
                  Rheumatic Diseases 
      Diseases
          Musculoskeletal Diseases
              Rheumatic Diseases 
              Joint Diseases
                  Arthritis 

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