National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (U.S.)

**Definition:** Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. It supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress. It was established in 1986.

**Tree numbers:** - I01.409.418.750.600.650.496.425 - N03.540.052.750.425 - N03.540.348.500.500.600.650.496.425

**Synonyms:** - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases - NIAMS