rheumatoid
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rheumatoid
1855–60; < Greek rheumat- (stem of rheûma; see rheum) + -oid
Example Sentences
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IMVT-1402, for rheumatoid arthritis, showed nearly 73% of patients achieved at least 20% improvement in trials.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The physical challenge of caring for Vicky has left her with chronic pain, rheumatoid arthitis and fibromyalgia.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The findings open the possibility of clinical trials to test sEH inhibitors as treatments for diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
This imbalance has been linked to long-term conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and anxiety and depression.
From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026
The survival mechanism has become the enemy, as in such illnesses as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis that can attack organs, joints, even the brain.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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