Disease Information
| CUI | C0003873 |
|---|---|
| Disease Name | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Synonymous | ARTHRITIS RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATOID Rheumatoid arthritis NOS ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATIC Atrophic arthritis Chronic rheumatic arthritis Rheumatic gout RA - Rheumatoid arthritis RhA - Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid disease Arthritis or polyarthritis, atrophic Arthritis or polyarthritis, rheumatic Rheumatoid arthritis NOS (disorder) Rheumatoid arthritis (disorder) |
| Description | 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. 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. 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. |
Gene Information
| CUI | Disease | Gene Symbol | Table Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0003873 | rheumatoid arthritis | HFE | GAD |
| C0003873 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | HFE | GAD |
