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Definition of Psoriatic arthritisPsoriatic arthritis: Joint inflammation that is associated with psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis is a potentially destructive and deforming form of arthritis that affects approximately 10 percent of persons with psoriasis. Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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