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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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.
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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
Integrative Medicine In Autoimmune Disorders Autoimmune diseases—including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and multiple sclerosis—result from an overactive immune system attacking the body's own tissues.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Dominic Rampa, a Las Vegas teenager who has relied on Medicaid to help cover treatments for nine genetic disorders, including two immunodeficiencies and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, will be attending as a guest of Sen. Jacky Rosen (D, Nev.).
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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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
Integrative Medicine In Autoimmune Disorders Autoimmune diseases—including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and multiple sclerosis—result from an overactive immune system attacking the body's own tissues.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Dominic Rampa, a Las Vegas teenager who has relied on Medicaid to help cover treatments for nine genetic disorders, including two immunodeficiencies and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, will be attending as a guest of Sen. Jacky Rosen (D, Nev.).
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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