rheumatology

[ roo-muh-tol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.

rheumatology

/ ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ; ˌruːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the study of rheumatic diseases

Derived Forms

• ˌrheumaˈtologist, noun
• rheumatological, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatology¹

1940–45; rheumat(ic) + -o- ( def ) + -logy ( def )

Example Sentences

The patients were referred to rheumatology specialists for further testing and all were diagnosed with the condition.

From Science Daily

"We hope the data will help us discover new treatment targets," says Jonsson, assistant professor of rheumatology.

From Science Daily

"When women with RA go through pregnancy, there often is a natural improvement," said lead study investigator Damini Jawaheer, research associate professor of medicine in rheumatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

From Science Daily

Taylor said she was referred for an outpatient rheumatology appointment two years ago.

From BBC

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