rheumatology
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rheumatology
1940–45; rheumat(ic) + -o- ( def. ) + -logy ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2025
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
These kinds of mysteries were one of the great pleasures of working in rheumatology.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
The journalist and former Crimewatch presenter eventually found a "brilliant professor of rheumatology" who told her she needed to reduce her workload.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2022
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