Preferred Label : rheumatoid arthritis;
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. Etiology is unknown, but autoimmune mechanisms have been implicated. [MeSH];
UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0003873;
Origin ID : RID3561;
UMLS CUI : C0003873;
Associated condition of
- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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. [MeSH]
