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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Disease activity fell substantially in every participant, and by the end of the observation period, three patients no longer needed rheumatoid arthritis medication.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
But when I looked into it more, I discovered it also happens to some woman who have other autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid problems.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The new findings provide preclinical evidence that OL could serve as a potential therapeutic compound for rheumatoid arthritis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
For Vaknine, a holistic wellness coach who was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at age 2, selling their home and traveling the world carries even deeper meaning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 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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