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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However, this therapy is not currently offered for joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis, lupus arthritis, active joint infections, or fractures.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
But for those in need of anti-inflammatory drugs—including people with chronic pain or diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis—tamping down widespread inflammation in the body appears to be good for cognitive health.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
During the lockdown period of COVID, while suffering from chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis, O’Neal had been prescribed morphine by a doctor who either didn’t know or didn’t care about her addictions.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The inflammatory molecule driving loss of motivation in cancer is also involved in numerous other conditions − from autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis to chronic infections and depression.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
But for those in need of anti-inflammatory drugs—including people with chronic pain or diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis—tamping down widespread inflammation in the body appears to be good for cognitive health.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
During the lockdown period of COVID, while suffering from chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis, O’Neal had been prescribed morphine by a doctor who either didn’t know or didn’t care about her addictions.
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
The inflammatory molecule driving loss of motivation in cancer is also involved in numerous other conditions − from autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis to chronic infections and depression.
—Adam Kepecs, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Rheumatoid arthritis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatoid%20arthritis. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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