rheumatology
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rheumatology
1940–45; rheumat(ic) + -o- ( def. ) + -logy ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“We’re really holding our breath to learn more because there is a lot of interest,” said Askanase, rheumatology chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
On the day Elise died, Victoria said she received a call from a rheumatology department about concerns relating to her daughter's joints, with a possible diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome being considered.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Medical guidelines from rheumatology organizations recommend long-term urate-lowering therapy as the most effective way to manage gout.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 2026
Since then, one rheumatology clinic that has used the platform to appeal hundreds of denials reported a 73% success rate, Shah said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2025
Even though a link between low temperature and pain has not been proven, Dr. Timothy E. McAlindon, chief of rheumatology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, said it would make sense.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
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