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rheumatoid factor

/ˈruːmətɔɪd ˈfæktər/

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/ˈruːmətɔɪd ˈfæktər/C1formalmedical
  • ruБелок (антитело), обнаруживаемый в крови многих людей с ревматоидным артритом и другими аутоиммунными заболеваниями, используемый в качестве диагностического маркера в медицинских тестах.

A protein (antibody) found in the blood of many people with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, used as a diagnostic marker in medical tests.

  1. Autoimmune antibodyC1formal

    A protein (antibody) produced by the immune system that can attack healthy tissues, often associated with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.

    ruАутоиммунное антитело

    • The blood test showed elevated levels of rheumatoid factor.
    • High rheumatoid factor can indicate an autoimmune condition.
    • Doctors measure rheumatoid factor to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis.