Abstract
The term arthritis covers over 100 specific degenerative and inflammatory conditions that affect joints. This entry covers the role of stress as a causal and exacerbating factor in arthritis disease severity, placing a special emphasis on rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile arthritis. © 2007
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Stress |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 261-264 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780123739476 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neuroscience(all)
- Psychology(all)