Term: rheumatoid arthritis: 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
Candidate hypernym: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes → 1
Candidate hypernym: moderation: quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes → 0
Candidate hypernym: escape: an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy → 0
Candidate hypernym: free hand: freedom to do as you see fit → 0
Candidate hypernym: cinnamon fern: New World fern having woolly cinnamon-colored spore-bearing fronds in early spring later surrounded by green fronds; the early uncurling fronds are edible → 0
Candidate hypernym: tabard: a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald → 0
Candidate hypernym: chorion: the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals) → 0
Candidate hypernym: covenant: a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action → 0
Candidate hypernym: rabbit: any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food → 0
Candidate hypernym: strongroom: a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept → 0
Candidate hypernym: bard: an ornamental caparison for a horse → 0