Inflammation in several joints. Common features of a number of arboviral infections (e.g. Ross River virus and Barmah Forrest virus infections).
A rheumatic disorder – usually caused by RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS – that affects several joints in the body. The joints are sti?, painful and swollen. Di?erent joints may be affected at the same time or in various sequences.
n. disease involving several to many joints, either together or in sequence, causing pain, stiffness, swelling, tenderness, and loss of function. *Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common cause.
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