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7 Cards in this Set
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A form of rheumatism in which the joints are swollen, stiff and painful?
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arthritis
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A degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost (commonly known as "wear-&-tear" arthritis?
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osteoarthritis (OA)
-results from aging, obesity, irritation of joints, muscle weakness- |
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An autoimmune diease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues?
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rheumatoid arthritis
-characterized by inflammation of joints, causing swelling, pain, and loss of function- |
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An over/under-production of uric acid causinga buildup in the blood?
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gouty arthritis
-accumulates in kindneys, cartilage of ears and joints, and great toe- |
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An inflammatory disease of unknown origin that affects joints b/t vertebrae and b/t the sacrum & hip bone?
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ankylosing spondylitis
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Subluxation
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a partial or incomplete dislocation
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Synovitis
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inflammation of a synovial membrane in a joint
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