rheumatology
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of rheumatology
1940–45; rheumat(ic) + -o- ( def. ) + -logy ( def. )
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A separate, earlier investigation into the deaths of 182 rheumatology patients in Jersey since 2019 was called after an independent review was highly critical of the service.
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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