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Definition of 'rheumatoid factor'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

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

Definition of 'rheumatoid factor'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. rheumatoid factor
Antibodies found in adult RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS patients that are directed against GAMMA-CHAIN IMMUNOGLOBULINS.

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