Arthritis, Rheumatoid

A chronic systemic disease, primarily of the joints, marked by inflammatory changes in the synovial membranes and articular structures, widespread fibrinoid degeneration of the collagen fibers in mesenchymal tissues, and by atrophy and rarefaction of bony structures. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated.

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Tree Number(s): C05.550.114.154, C05.799.114, C17.300.775.099, C20.111.199

MeSH Unique ID: D001172

Entry Terms:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Joint Diseases
Arthritis
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Caplan Syndrome
Felty Syndrome
Rheumatoid Nodule
Rheumatoid Vasculitis
Sjogren's Syndrome
Still's Disease, Adult-Onset

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Caplan Syndrome
Felty Syndrome
Rheumatoid Nodule
Rheumatoid Vasculitis
Sjogren's Syndrome
Still's Disease, Adult-Onset

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Caplan Syndrome
Felty Syndrome
Rheumatoid Nodule
Rheumatoid Vasculitis
Sjogren's Syndrome
Still's Disease, Adult-Onset

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Immune System Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Felty Syndrome
Rheumatoid Vasculitis
Sjogren's Syndrome
Still's Disease, Adult-Onset