Sentences with phrase «joint destruction caused»
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing inflammation, pain, and eventually destruction of the tissues that make up this essential body part.
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RA is the most common chronic inflammatory joint disease, affecting about 0.5 - 1 % of the general population and causing progressive joint destruction, disability and reduced life expectancy.
CHD is a developmental disease of the bones in which the head of the thigh bone poorly fits the hip socket, causing damage to the cartilage, gradual destruction of the joint, pain and swelling.
UN Secretary - General Ban Ki - moon commended this innovative joint initiative between the two partner UN Agencies: «The illegal trade in goods and services often funds unscrupulous people involved in human trafficking, the illicit ivory trade and other areas that cause immense suffering and destruction.