rheumatology
Americannoun
noun
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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 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
Medical guidelines from rheumatology organizations recommend long-term urate-lowering therapy as the most effective way to manage gout.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 9, 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
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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