| 释义 |
Noun: atrophic arthritis u'trófik aa(r)'thrItis- A chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
- rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism
Type of: arthritis, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder |