Definition of "rheumatoid arthritis" [rheumatoid arthritis]

• A chronic disease marked by stiffness and inflammation of the joints, weakness, loss of mobility, and deformity. (noun)

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• "Regulation of interleukin-1beta-induced chemokine production and matrix metalloproteinase 2 activation by epigallocatechin-3-gallate in rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts."
• "Physicians can then warn patients: In the Netherlands researchers are using a connect-the-dot approach to determine which patients who show signs of early joint pain and stiffness should be treated prophylactically for rheumatoid arthritis and which should not."
• "Pro-and antioxidant blood system in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus."