rheumatic
Americanadjective
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pertaining to or of the nature of rheumatism.
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affected with or subject to rheumatism.
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- antirheumatic adjective
- nonrheumatic adjective
- postrheumatic adjective
- prerheumatic adjective
- pseudorheumatic adjective
- rheumatically adverb
- unrheumatic adjective
Etymology
Origin of rheumatic
1350–1400; Middle English reumatik < Latin rheumaticus < Greek rheumatikós, equivalent to rheumat- (stem of rheûma; rheum ) + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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Appeal letters from the company related to rheumatic conditions, where it’s had the most experience so far, have about an 82% success rate, Veigulis said.
From MarketWatch
The lawsuit alleged Todd would gain their confidence, go beyond treating their rheumatic diseases and become their only doctor while conducting invasive, unnecessary exams.
From Seattle Times
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.
From Science Daily
However, in 12-30 percent of rheumatic arthritis patients pain persists while they have minimal joint inflammation or even are in remission.
From Science Daily
Pangolin scales are said to aid blood circulation, lactation and help with rheumatic pain relief.
From BBC
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