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Rheumatoid arthritis

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Term	Definition
Rheumatoid arthritis	is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic, inflammatory arthritis leading to progressive joint and organ system damage and increasing disability. The rate is three times higher in women than in men. Both genetic and environmental factors (such as smoking, hormone use) seem to play a role in the risk of developing RA. Hits: 4362

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