rheumatic

[ roo-mat-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of rheumatism.
2. affected with or subject to rheumatism.

noun

1. a person affected with rheumatism.

rheumatic

/ ruːˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or afflicted with rheumatism

noun

1. a person afflicted with rheumatism

Derived Forms

• rheuˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• rheu·mati·cal·ly adverb
• anti·rheu·matic adjective noun
• nonrheu·matic adjective noun
• postrheu·matic adjective
• prerheu·matic adjective
• pseudo·rheu·matic adjective
• unrheu·matic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatic¹

1350–1400; Middle English reumatik < Latin rheumaticus < Greek rheumatikós, equivalent to rheumat- (stem of rheûma; rheum ) + -ikos -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatic¹

C14: ultimately from Greek rheumatikos , from rheuma a flow; see rheum

Example Sentences

The lawsuit alleged Todd would gain their confidence, go beyond treating their rheumatic diseases and become their only doctor while conducting invasive, unnecessary exams.

From Seattle Times

The researchers found that the risk of developing an autoimmune thyroid disease among RA patients was lower after their onset of the rheumatic disease than before diagnosis.

From Science Daily

However, in 12-30 percent of rheumatic arthritis patients pain persists while they have minimal joint inflammation or even are in remission.

From Science Daily

Pangolin scales are said to aid blood circulation, lactation and help with rheumatic pain relief.

From BBC

One of their priorities at the moment is rheumatic heart disease.

From BBC

Related Words

• arthritic
• creaky
• rigid
• solid
• stark
• tense
• thick
• tight
• wooden