REACTIVE ARTHRITIS
\ɹɪˈaktɪv ɑːθɹˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ɹɪˈaktɪv ɑːθɹˈaɪtɪs], \ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_t_ɪ_v ɑː_θ_ɹ_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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An abacterial form of arthritis developing after infection at a site distant from the affected joint or joints. The causative bacteria cannot be cultured from synovial specimens but bacterial antigens have been demonstrated in cells from the synovial fluid and membrane. It often follows Yersinia infection.
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