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Rheumatoid Arthritis
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C2884

A chronic, systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation in the synovial membranes and articular surfaces. It manifests primarily as a symmetric, erosive polyarthritis that spares the axial skeleton and is typically associated with the presence in the serum of rheumatoid factor.

Exact Synonyms
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
Rheumatoid Arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
    class Information
    ALT_DEFINITION
    • 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.
    • A chronic, inflammatory condition manifesting primarily as a symmetric, erosive, polyarthritis that spares the axial skeleton and is typically associated with rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies.
    • An autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, and may cause severe joint damage, loss of function, and disability. The disease may last from months to a lifetime, and symptoms may improve and worsen over time.
    code

    C2884

    Contributing_Source
    • Cellosaurus
    • CPTAC
    • FDA
    • GDC
    • mCode
    • NICHD
    FDA_Table

    Patient Code (Appendix B)

    has_dbxref

    IMDRF:E160201

    Is_Value_For_GDC_Property
    Legacy Concept Name

    Rheumatoid_Arthritis

    Maps_To

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Preferred_Name

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Semantic_Type

    Disease or Syndrome

    UMLS_CUI

    C0003873

    class Relations