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rheumatology

American  
[roo-muh-tol-uh-jee] / ˌru məˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.


rheumatology British  
/ ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ, ˌruːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

  1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study of rheumatic diseases

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Etymology

Origin of rheumatology

1940–45; rheumat(ic) + -o- ( def. ) + -logy ( def. )

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However, this area remains under active study, and the 2025 Lancet Rheumatology trial is still one of the strongest clinical demonstrations of a personalized approach.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The Arthritis Foundation and American College of Rheumatology have both issued statements of concern about patients’ access to the drug.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022

For this reason, some medical organizations, such as the Arthritis Foundation and the American College of Rheumatology, recommend against it.

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2021

Earlier this year they announced that it has embarked on a strategic research collaboration with scientists at the Rheumatology Unit at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, led by Professors Lars Klareskog and Vivianne Malmström.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016

The disease is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects muscles, skin and blood vessels, according to the American College of Rheumatology.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2015

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