Rheumatism Synonyms

ro͝omə-tĭzəm
A chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. rheumatoid-arthritis
  2. bursitis
  3. stiff joints
  4. rheumatic-fever
  5. inflammation of the joints
  6. painful joints
  7. rheumatiz
  8. atrophic-arthritis

Words Related to Rheumatism

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Rheumatism Sentence Examples

  • The water is used in cases of gout, rheumatism and kindred diseases.

  • Sclater, these when used as blankets are said to be beneficial in cases of rheumatism; an ointment prepared from the fat of the animal being employed for the same purpose.

  • The mineral waters of Buxton, which have neither taste nor smell, are among the most noted in England, and are particularly efficacious in cases of rheumatism and gout.

  • This morning I seem to have rheumatism in my right foot.

  • The rue and wormwood are in general use as domestic medicines - the former for rheumatism and neuralgia; the latter in fever, debility and dyspepsia, as well as for a vermifuge.

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