rheumatology

American  

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

noun

1. the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.

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rheumatology British  

/ ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ, ˌruːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. 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

Medical guidelines from rheumatology organizations recommend long-term urate-lowering therapy as the most effective way to manage gout.

From Science Daily

This new work builds on research led by the late Samuel Strober, MD, PhD, a professor of immunology and rheumatology, and his colleagues, including study co-author and professor of medicine Judith Shizuru, MD, PhD.

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Since then, one rheumatology clinic that has used the platform to appeal hundreds of denials reported a 73% success rate, Shah said.

From MarketWatch

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

From Science Daily

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

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