rheumatism
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rheumatism
any painful disorder of joints, muscles, or connective tissue
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rheumatism
[′rü·mə‚tiz·əm] (medicine)
Any combination of muscle or joint pain, stiffness, or discomfort arising from nonspecific disorders.
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References in periodicals archive
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Palindromic rheumatism is a common disease: comparison of new-onset
palindromic rheumatism compared to new-onset rheumatoid arthritis in a 2-year cohort of patients," Journal of Rheumatology, vol.
Palindromic rheumatism: a pre-rheumatoid arthritis state?
Decreased progression to rheumatoid arthritis or other connective tissue diseases in patients with palindromic rheumatism treated with antimalarials.
Association of ultrasonographic findings of synovitis with anti-cyclic citrullinated Peptide antibodies and rheumatoid factor in patients with
palindromic rheumatism during active episodes.
Professor Emery explained: 'This research will provide us with a greater understanding of
palindromic rheumatism from the patients' perspective, particularly looking at how to manage symptoms.
Palindromic rheumatism and other relapsing arthritis.
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