rheumatism

[roo-muh-tiz-uhm]

noun

Pathology.

1. any disorder of the extremities or back, characterized by pain and stiffness.

2. rheumatic fever.

rheumatism

/ ˈruːməˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. any painful disorder of joints, muscles, or connective tissue Compare arthritis fibrositis

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatism¹

1595–1605; < Latin rheumatismus catarrh, rheum < Greek rheumatismós, equivalent to rheumat- (stem of rheûma; rheum ) + -ismos -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatism¹

C17: from Latin rheumatismus catarrh, from Greek rheumatismos ; see _rheum

Example Sentences

Regardless of the water’s source, for centuries people believed that it cured rheumatism’s stiff joints, as well as skin problems, respiratory illnesses, menstrual cramps, fevers, and so on.

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The poor workmen look exhausted, and I’ve heard that some of them have come down with rheumatism.

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“I sell many good oils for cleaning, tinctures for rheumatism, plague, soreness, warts, and bad luck.”

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A large, robust, athletic man, Washington was plagued by headaches, stomach troubles, and bouts of rheumatism—a painful condition affecting the joints such as knees and elbows.

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Significantly, bone related diseases like osteoporosis, rheumatism and periodontitis are associated hyper activation of bone resorption by osteoclast.

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