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rheumatoid factor

 

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Noun rheumatoid factor has 1 sense
  1. rheumatoid factor - autoantibody that is usually present in the serum of people with rheumatoid arthritis
    --1 is a kind of
    autoantibody

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Rheumatoid Factor

Definition

Rheumatoid factor refers to an antibody produced by the immune system that attacks healthy tissues in the joints, often associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Examples in Sentences

  • She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after testing positive for a high level of rheumatoid factor.
  • Doctors use rheumatoid factor blood tests to help confirm a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Although not always present, the presence of rheumatoid factor can indicate a higher likelihood of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

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