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
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: moderation: quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: escape: an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: free hand: freedom to do as you see fit
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: 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
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: tabard: a short sleeveless outer tunic emblazoned with a coat of arms; worn by a knight over his armor or by a herald
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: chorion: the outermost membranous sac enclosing the embryo in higher vertebrates (reptiles, birds and mammals)
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: covenant: a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: rabbit: any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: strongroom: a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept
Broader: state: the way something is with respect to its main attributes | Unrelated: bard: an ornamental caparison for a horse