rheumatoid arthritis

rheu·ma·toid ar·thri·tis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [roo-muh-toid ahr-thrahy-tis]
- /ˈru məˌtɔɪd ɑrˈθraɪ tɪs/
- /ˈruːmətɔɪd ɑːˈθraɪ.tɪs/

Definitions of rheumatoid arthritis words

noun rheumatoid arthritis a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, frequently accompanied by marked deformities, and ordinarily associated with manifestations of a general, or systemic, affliction. 1
noun rheumatoid arthritis condition causing swollen joints 1
uncountable noun rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-lasting disease that causes your joints, for example your hands or knees, to swell up and become painful. 0
noun rheumatoid arthritis a chronic disease of the musculoskeletal system, characterized by inflammation and swelling of joints (esp joints in the hands, wrists, knees, and feet), muscle weakness, and fatigue 0
noun rheumatoid arthritis a chronic disease whose cause is unknown, characterized by inflammation, pain, and swelling of the joints accompanied by spasms in adjacent muscles and often leading to deformity of the joints 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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