RHEUMATISM

Rheumatism

Rheumatism or rheumatic disorder is a non-specific term for medical problems affecting the joints and connective tissue. The study of, and therapeutic interventions in, such disorders is called rheumatology.

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rheumatism

Noun

  1. Any disorder of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, nerves, characterized by pain, discomfort and disability.
  2. atrophic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis


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