rheumatoid

[ roo-muh-toid ]

adjective

1. resembling rheumatism.
2. rheumatic.

rheumatoid

/ ˈruːməˌtɔɪd /

adjective

1. (of the symptoms of a disease) resembling rheumatism

Derived Forms

• ˌrheumaˈtoidally, adverb

Other Words From

• rheuma·toidal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatoid¹

1855–60; < Greek rheumat- (stem of rheûma; rheum ) + -oid

Example Sentences

Young also has rheumatoid arthritis, which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.

From BBC

Lesa Walton suffered for years with rheumatoid arthritis.

From New York Times

A woman who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for years sent Dr. Drucker pictures of her hands before and almost immediately after starting Zepbound for obesity.

From New York Times

Scientists should focus on the interactions between T and B cells to find better treatments for autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

From Science Daily

She often has to do that while coping with side effects from rheumatoid arthritis treatments.

From Seattle Times