Rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis
TermRheumatoid arthritis
Short definitionRheumatoid arthritis - (pronounced) (ROO-muh-TOYD ar-THRY-tis) An autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints and can cause severe joint damage, loss of function, and disability. The disease can last months to a lifetime, and symptoms may improve or worsen over time 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Rheumatoid arthritis - (pronounced) (ROO-muh-TOYD ar-THRY-tis) An autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints and can cause severe joint damage, loss of function, and disability. The disease can last months to a lifetime, and symptoms may improve or worsen over time

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