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Alternative names
Rheumatoid arthritis; Arthritis - rheumatoid
Definition
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surrounding tissues, but can also affect other organ systems.
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Last revised: December 8, 2007
by Brenda A. Kuper, M.D.
by Brenda A. Kuper, M.D.
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