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rheumatoid arthritis

/ˈruːmətɔɪd ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/

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/ˈruːmətɔɪd ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruХроническое аутоиммунное заболевание, которое в первую очередь поражает суставы, вызывая воспаление, боль, отёк и скованность, часто приводя со временем к повреждению и деформации суставов.

A chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects joints, causing inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness, often leading to joint damage and deformity over time.

  1. Autoimmune joint diseaseB2formal

    A chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness.

    ruАутоиммунное заболевание суставов

    • Rheumatoid arthritis often affects the small joints of the hands and feet.
    • She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 40.
    • Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis focuses on reducing inflammation and preventing joint damage.