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rheumatology

American  
[roo-muh-tol-uh-jee] / ˌru məˈtɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.


rheumatology British  
/ ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study of rheumatic diseases

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Etymology

Origin of rheumatology

1940–45; rheumat(ic) + -o- ( def. ) + -logy ( def. )


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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

A spokesperson from Health and Care Jersey said: "Potential issues with the reporting of bone densitometry scans were identified in September 2025 as part of work carried out during the review into rheumatology".

From BBC ● Apr. 2, 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

The patients were referred to rheumatology specialists for further testing and all were diagnosed with the condition.

From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024

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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