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Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surrounding tissues.

Update Date: 10/13/2006

Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: Greg Juhn, M.T.P.W., David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy.

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