rheumatoid factor

noun

Definition of RHEUMATOID FACTOR

: an autoantibody of high molecular weight that reacts against IgG immunoglobulins and is often present in rheumatoid arthritis

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Medical Dictionary

noun

: an autoantibody of high molecular weight that reacts against immunoglobulins of the class IgG and is often present in rheumatoid arthritis

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