Chapter 12

Autoimmune

a category of diseases caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues [Toggle]

Cytokines

proteins that help to mediate the immune system. They are cell signaling proteins, which in the case of rheumatoid arthritis increase inflammation [Toggle]

Gouty arthritis

a painful joint condition caused by increased levels of uric acid [Toggle]

Osteoarthritis (OA)

a painful joint condition primarily found in elderly patients and characterized by decreased cartilage [Toggle]

Osteoporosis

a bone condition with decreased bone density that leaves patients at increased risk for bone fractures [Toggle]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

a painful joint condition caused by autoimmune mechanisms that can lead to joint deformity and disability [Toggle]

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

a systemic autoimmune condition that can lead to multiple organ system failure [Toggle]

Uric acid

a natural byproduct the body produces from metabolism of purines. It has no known physiologic function [Toggle]

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Autoimmune a category of diseases caused by the body’s immune system attacking its own tissues [Toggle]	Cytokines proteins that help to mediate the immune system. They are cell signaling proteins, which in the case of rheumatoid arthritis increase inflammation [Toggle]	Gouty arthritis a painful joint condition caused by increased levels of uric acid [Toggle]	Osteoarthritis (OA) a painful joint condition primarily found in elderly patients and characterized by decreased cartilage [Toggle]
Osteoporosis a bone condition with decreased bone density that leaves patients at increased risk for bone fractures [Toggle]	Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) a painful joint condition caused by autoimmune mechanisms that can lead to joint deformity and disability [Toggle]	Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) a systemic autoimmune condition that can lead to multiple organ system failure [Toggle]	Uric acid a natural byproduct the body produces from metabolism of purines. It has no known physiologic function [Toggle]