Associations to the word «Rheumatoid»

Wiktionary

RHEUMATOID, adjective. Presenting analogies with rheumatism
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, noun. (pathology) A chronic and progressive disease in which the immune system attacks the joints. It is characterised by pain, inflammation and swelling of the joints, stiffness, weakness, loss of mobility and deformity. Tissues throughout the body can be affected, including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles.

Dictionary definition

RHEUMATOID, adjective. Of or pertaining to arthritis; "my creaky old joints"; "rheumy with age and grief".

Wise words

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