rheumatism

[ roo-muh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. any disorder of the extremities or back, characterized by pain and stiffness.
2. rheumatic fever.

rheumatism

/ ˈruːməˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. any painful disorder of joints, muscles, or connective tissue Compare arthritis fibrositis

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatism¹

1595–1605; < Latin rheumatismus catarrh, rheum < Greek rheumatismós, equivalent to rheumat- (stem of rheûma; rheum ) + -ismos -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatism¹

C17: from Latin rheumatismus catarrh, from Greek rheumatismos ; see rheum

Example Sentences

“I sell many good oils for cleaning, tinctures for rheumatism, plague, soreness, warts, and bad luck.”

From Literature

A large, robust, athletic man, Washington was plagued by headaches, stomach troubles, and bouts of rheumatism—a painful condition affecting the joints such as knees and elbows.

From Literature

Bone is maintained via delicate balance between formation and resorption, and its imbalance leads to bone related diseases like osteoporosis rheumatism and periodontitis.

From Science Daily

Significantly, bone related diseases like osteoporosis, rheumatism and periodontitis are associated hyper activation of bone resorption by osteoclast.

From Science Daily

He had faked deafness, rheumatism, and heart trouble.

From Literature