A disorder that is characterised by pain and stiffness in the joint due to swelling of the joint lining is known as

sprain

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strain

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rheumatoid arthritis

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dislocation

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The correct option is C rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body. RA mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once.

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