Types of arthritis Flashcards
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ankylosing spondylitis
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chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening of joints, primarily the spine
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gouty arthritis
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inflammation and painful swelling o joints caused by excessive uric acid in the body
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osteoarthritis
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progressive degenerative joint diseases with loss of articulate cartilage and hypertrophy of bone ( formation of osteopaths, or bones spurs at articulate surfaces
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rheumatoid arthritis
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chronic joint condition with inflammation and pain; caused by an autoimmune reaction against joint tissue, particularly the synovial membrane