rheumatic

[roo-mat-ik]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of rheumatism.

2. affected with or subject to rheumatism.

noun

1. a person affected with rheumatism.

rheumatic

/ ruːˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or afflicted with rheumatism

noun

1. a person afflicted with rheumatism

Other Word Forms

• rheumatically adverb
• antirheumatic adjective
• nonrheumatic adjective
• postrheumatic adjective
• prerheumatic adjective
• pseudorheumatic adjective
• unrheumatic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatic¹

1350–1400; Middle English reumatik < Latin rheumaticus < Greek rheumatikós, equivalent to rheumat- (stem of rheûma; rheum ) + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatic¹

C14: ultimately from Greek rheumatikos , from rheuma a flow; see _rheum

Example Sentences

The lawsuit alleged Todd would gain their confidence, go beyond treating their rheumatic diseases and become their only doctor while conducting invasive, unnecessary exams.

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The researchers found that the risk of developing an autoimmune thyroid disease among RA patients was lower after their onset of the rheumatic disease than before diagnosis.

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However, in 12-30 percent of rheumatic arthritis patients pain persists while they have minimal joint inflammation or even are in remission.

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Pangolin scales are said to aid blood circulation, lactation and help with rheumatic pain relief.

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One of their priorities at the moment is rheumatic heart disease.

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Related Words

• arthritic 
• creaky 
• rigid 
• solid 
• stark 
• tense 
• thick 
• tight 
• wooden