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Basic Rheumatology Terminology

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Gout

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A type of inflammatory arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint, caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood.

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Raynaud's Phenomenon

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A vascular disorder causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas, due to an excessive response to cold or stress.

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Seronegative

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Refers to diseases where the characteristic autoantibodies are absent, often seen in certain types of arthritis.

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Spondyloarthropathy

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A group of inflammatory diseases that involve both the joints and the entheses (sites where the ligaments and tendons attach to bones).

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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)

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A rare autoimmune disorder with overlapping features of lupus, scleroderma, and polymyositis, and uniquely characterized by high levels of anti-U1 RNP antibodies.

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Uveitis

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Inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye that consists of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.

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RF

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Rheumatoid Factor

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HLA-B27

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Human Leukocyte Antigen B27

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DMARDs

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Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

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Myositis

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Inflammation of the muscles, which can cause muscle weakness and pain.

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Behcet's Disease

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A rare disorder causing inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body.

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CRP

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C-Reactive Protein

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Enthesitis

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Inflammation of the entheses, the sites where tendons or ligaments insert into the bone.

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Chondritis

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Inflammation of the cartilage.

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Vasculitis

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Inflammation of the blood vessels that can cause vessel walls to thicken, narrow, weaken, or scar, affecting flow of blood throughout the body.

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Pannus

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An abnormal layer of fibrovascular tissue or granulation tissue, common in rheumatoid arthritis, that spreads over joint surfaces and causes cartilage erosion.

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CPPD

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Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease

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Reactive Arthritis

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An autoimmune condition that develops in response to an infection in another part of the body (cross-reactivity).

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Synovitis

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Inflammation of the synovial membrane, the lining of the joint.

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Scleroderma

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A group of rare, progressive diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

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Bouchard's Nodes

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Bony enlargements on the middle joints of fingers, often associated with osteoarthritis.

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OA

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Osteoarthritis

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ANA

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Antinuclear Antibody

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Fibromyalgia

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A condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.

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Anti-CCP

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Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide antibody

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Heberden's Nodes

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Bony enlargements of the small joints at the distal end of the fingers commonly associated with osteoarthritis.

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Dactylitis

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Inflammation of the fingers or toes which may present as swelling giving a sausage-like appearance, often seen in psoriatic arthritis and other spondyloarthropathies.

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PsA

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Psoriatic Arthritis

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Antiphospholipid Syndrome

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An autoimmune disorder characterized by blood clots and pregnancy complications, associated with antiphospholipid antibodies.

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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)

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A disease involving inflammation of small blood vessels, causing them to bleed into the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys.

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RA

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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SLE

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Septic Arthritis

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The infection of a joint, usually caused by bacteria, which can lead to rapid joint destruction.

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Takayasu's Arteritis

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A rare form of vasculitis that affects large and medium-sized arteries, particularly the aorta and its main branches.

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TNF

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Tumor Necrosis Factor

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica

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An inflammatory disorder causing muscle pain and stiffness, most commonly in the shoulders and hips, often associated with giant cell arteritis.

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Lupus Nephritis

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An inflammation of the kidneys caused by systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Polychondritis

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A rare multisystem disorder characterized by recurrent inflammation of cartilage and other tissues throughout the body.

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Sjogren's Syndrome

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A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth.

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Caplan's Syndrome

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A rare condition involving lung nodules in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who have had significant exposure to coal dust.

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Baker's Cyst

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A fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind the knee.

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Costochondritis

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Inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum (breastbone).

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Still's Disease

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A rare inflammatory disorder characterized by high fevers, rash, and joint pain that may progress to chronic arthritis.

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AS

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

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Tophi

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Deposits of monosodium urate crystals in people with longstanding hyperuricemia (which results in gout).

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ESR

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

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Scleritis

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A serious inflammation of the sclera, the white outer coating of the eye, often associated with autoimmune diseases.

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