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rheumatoid

[ roo-muh-toid ]

adjective

  1. resembling rheumatism.


rheumatoid

/ ˈruːməˌtɔɪd /

adjective

  1. (of the symptoms of a disease) resembling rheumatism
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌrheumaˈtoidally, adverb
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Other Words From

  • rheuma·toidal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatoid1

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

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

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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.

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.

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

Added to this, I deal with two chronic health conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, external and endometriosis, external, which can affect fertility and your ability to have children.

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