Rheumatoid arthritis

Therapeutic area
Rheumatology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
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.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Rheumatoid arthritis
Therapeutic area
Rheumatology

  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • RA
  • rheumatoid arthritis

Disease mechanisms
  • Inflammatory
Severity
Moderate

  • Immunology
  • Rheumatology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0000589

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