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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Autoimmune diseases: People with other autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, may have a higher risk.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
Non-infectious causes of meningitis include head injuries, adverse reactions to certain medications, cancer or autoimmune disorders like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, says Dr. John Sellick, a professor of medicine in the infectious diseases division at the University at Buffalo.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Some common autoimmune diseases are type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).8
Studies suggest these diseases may be caused by interactions between certain genes and the environment.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
The Benaroya Research Institute on Virginia Mason's campus treats autoimmune disorders, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
Non-infectious causes of meningitis include head injuries, adverse reactions to certain medications, cancer or autoimmune disorders like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, says Dr. John Sellick, a professor of medicine in the infectious diseases division at the University at Buffalo.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Some common autoimmune diseases are type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).8
Studies suggest these diseases may be caused by interactions between certain genes and the environment.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
The Benaroya Research Institute on Virginia Mason's campus treats autoimmune disorders, like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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