BACK TO rheumatism
rheumatism vs. arthritis
[ roo-muh-tiz-uhm ]
noun
- any disorder of the extremities or back, characterized by pain and stiffness.
- rheumatic fever.
[ ahr-thrahy-tis ]
noun
- acute or chronic inflammation of a joint, often accompanied by pain and structural changes and having diverse causes, as infection, crystal deposition, or injury.