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1. (n.) rheumatoid factor
an antibody that is found in the blood of many persons afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis and that reacts against globulins in the blood.
Etymology: (1945–50)
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1. (noun) rheumatoid factor
autoantibody that is usually present in the serum of people with rheumatoid arthritis
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1. rheumatoid factor
Antibodies found in adult RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS patients that are directed against GAMMA-CHAIN IMMUNOGLOBULINS.
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