Rheumatism: meaning, definitions and examples

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rheumatism

 

[ หˆruหmษ™tษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Rheumatism is a general term used to describe various conditions characterized by inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the muscles and joints. It can affect people of all ages but is more common in older adults. The term encompasses a wide variety of inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and lupus. While the exact cause can vary, many rheumatic conditions are autoimmune in nature, meaning the bodyโ€™s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues.

Synonyms

arthralgia, arthritis, joint inflammation

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with rheumatism after suffering from joint pain for months.
  • Rheumatism often leads to decreased mobility and quality of life.
  • Many patients with rheumatism find relief through physical therapy.

Translations

Translations of the word "rheumatism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reumatismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฏเฅ‚เคฎเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rheumatismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rematik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฒะผะฐั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reumatyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚ฆใƒžใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rhumatisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reumatismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท romatizma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฅ˜๋งˆํ‹ฐ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูˆู…ุงุชูŠุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ revmatismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reumatizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆนฟ็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ revmatizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gigt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฒะผะฐั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ revmatizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reumatismo

Etymology

The term 'rheumatism' has its roots in the ancient Greek word 'rheuma,' which means 'flow' or 'current.' This terminology was used historically to describe the flow of fluids within the body. In medical literature, the term began to be associated with various painful conditions of the muscles and joints in the 18th century. Physicians and scholars of this time sought to classify and treat these ailments, which were often understood through the lens of fluid imbalances within the body. Over time, as medical understanding advanced, the term began to encompass a variety of inflammatory diseases, many of which are now known to have autoimmune components. Today, rheumatism is still used colloquially, although more specific terms like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis are preferred in clinical settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,539, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.