joint pain 关节疼痛
chronic inflammation 慢性炎症
autoimmune disease 自身免疫疾病
joint swelling 关节肿胀
medical treatment 医疗治疗
physical therapy 物理治疗
1. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 45.
她在45岁时被诊断出患有类风湿性关节炎。
2. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause severe joint pain and stiffness.
类风湿性关节炎会导致严重的关节疼痛和僵硬。
3. Early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can slow disease progression.
早期治疗类风湿性关节炎可以减缓疾病进展。
4. Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis benefit from regular exercise.
许多类风湿性关节炎患者从规律运动中受益。
A: What is rheumatoid arthritis?
A：什么是类风湿性关节炎？
B: It is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints.
B：它是一种影响关节的慢性自身免疫疾病。
1) 一种自身免疫性关节疾病
2) 主要影响关节滑膜组织
3) 可导致慢性疼痛与关节变形
1. 类风湿性关节炎
e.g.
Rheumatoid arthritis affects millions of people worldwide.
类风湿性关节炎影响全球数百万人。
2. 慢性自身免疫性关节疾病
e.g.
The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include pain and swelling.
类风湿性关节炎的症状包括疼痛和肿胀。
noun
1. A chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and potential deformity.
Synonym: RA, autoimmune arthritis