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

Results are published on September 20in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

From Science Daily • Sep. 20, 2023

The Arthritis Foundation and American College of Rheumatology have both issued statements of concern about patients’ access to the drug.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2022

For this reason, some medical organizations, such as the Arthritis Foundation and the American College of Rheumatology, recommend against it.

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2021

The disease is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects muscles, skin and blood vessels, according to the American College of Rheumatology.

From Washington Times • Sep. 28, 2015

She was the chairwoman of the Therapeutics Committee of the Canadian Rheumatology Association for four years and was the lead author of Canada’s recommendations for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2013