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Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body's immune system to attack the bone joints. It is a disabling condition, and often thought of as a disease.

External Link: http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/ra.asp

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