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📋Overview
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder primarily affecting joints. It is characterized by persistent synovial inflammation leading to joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and progressive joint damage. RA is a systemic condition that can also affect other organs. The term 'rheumatoid arthritis' is the modern preferred term and is widely used in clinical practice.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0003873ICD-10-CM
M06.9
MeSH
D001172
SNOMED CT (US)
69896004
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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