Rheumatism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rheumatism is a noun meaning (pathology) Any disorder of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, nerves, characterized by pain, discomfort and disability.
Meaning
(pathology) Any disorder of the muscles, tendons, joints, bones, nerves, characterized by pain, discomfort and disability.
More Meanings
- (pathology) Atrophic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Example Sentences
The old man had become a confirmed invalid, confined by chronic rheumatism to his chair.
And then as to your ſcurvys, and gouts, rheumatiſms, conſumptions, coughs and catarrhs, tar-vvater and turpentine vvill make you as ſound as a roach.
Word Forms
- rheumatisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arthritis, rheumatic, arthralgia, rheumatalgia, arthromyalgia, rheum.
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