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A disorder of joints characterised by pain and stiffness in the joint due to swelling of the joint lining is _______.

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sprain
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strain
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rheumatoid arthritis
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dislocation
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Solution

The correct option is C rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a form of arthritis that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in your joints. It can affect any joint but is common in the wrist and fingers. More women than men get rheumatoid arthritis. It often starts in middle age and is most common in older people.

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