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Poncet's disease
Poncet's disease Polyarthritis accompanying active visceral tuberculosis.
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Polyarthritis
Inflammation in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints.
Tuberculosis
Any of the infectious diseases of man and other animals caused by species of mycobacterium.
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Polyarthalgia
Pains in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints
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Inflammation in many joints - conventionally refers to more than 4 joints.
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Proteoglycan
A major constituent of cartilage. Protein molecule with polysaccharide side-chains.
Prostaglandins
Molecules produced by the breakdown of arachidonic acid (from cell membranes) by cyclo-oxygenase. Most are inflammatory but some suppress inflammation.
Pseudogout
Acute joint inflammation caused by crystals of calcium pyrophosphate.
Psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis associated with psoriasis. May occur in several forms.
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