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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. musculoskeletal diseases
  4. joint diseases
  5. arthritis
  6. rheumatoid arthritis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. musculoskeletal diseases
  4. joint diseases
  5. arthritis
  6. rheumatoid arthritis
  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. immunologic diseases
  5. autoimmune diseases
  6. rheumatoid arthritis
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. immunologic diseases
  5. autoimmune diseases
  6. rheumatoid arthritis

Término preferido

rheumatoid arthritis

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information 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.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • rheumatism

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/12460

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