rheumatology

American

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

noun

the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.

rheumatology British

/ ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ, ˌruːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

the branch of medicine concerned with the study of rheumatic diseases

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Other Word Forms

rheumatological adjective
rheumatologist noun

Etymology

Origin of rheumatology

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

Example Sentences

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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

"We hope the data will help us discover new treatment targets," says Jonsson, assistant professor of rheumatology.

From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2023

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

These kinds of mysteries were one of the great pleasures of working in rheumatology.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2023

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