Definition that contains autoimmune disease
- rheumatism a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
- scleroderma an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin
- dermatosclerosis an autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin
- rheumatoid arthritis a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
- atrophic arthritis a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
- autoimmunity production of antibodies against the tissues of your own body; produces autoimmune disease or hypersensitivity reactions