disease-inducing chemical arthritis inducing chemical 2013-03-01T17:07:13Z A substance having a specific molecular composition obtained by or used in a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules that, when administered, results in the inflammation of one or more joints, the sites of junction or union between bones, especially those that allow motion of the bones. XCO:0000261 experimental_condition_ontology jsmith arthritis-inducing agent