rheumatism
[ roo-muh-tiz-uhm ]
/ ˈru məˌtɪz əm /
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noun Pathology.
any disorder of the extremities or back, characterized by pain and stiffness.
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British Dictionary definitions for rheumatism
rheumatism
/ (ˈruːməˌtɪzəm) /
noun
any painful disorder of joints, muscles, or connective tissueCompare arthritis, fibrositis
Word Origin for rheumatism
C17: from Latin rheumatismus catarrh, from Greek rheumatismos; see rheum
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Medical definitions for rheumatism
rheumatism
[ rōō′mə-tĭz′əm ]
n.
Any of several pathological conditions of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, or nerves, characterized by discomfort and disability.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
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