Rheumatism
noun
A medical condition affecting the joints and connective tissues. It causes pain and stiffness.
My grandmother suffers from rheumatism, it's difficult for her to walk long distances.
Often appears as...
- suffer from rheumatism
- diagnosed with rheumatism
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noun
A medical condition affecting the joints and connective tissues. It causes pain and stiffness.
My grandmother suffers from rheumatism, it's difficult for her to walk long distances.
Often appears as...
- suffer from rheumatism
- diagnosed with rheumatism
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Used mainly in medical or health-related contexts, often discussed among healthcare professionals. Not casual.
The doctor noted the patient had a history of rheumatism.
Pro Tip 2/3Chronic Condition
'Rheumatism' often implies a long-lasting, persistent illness, and it may affect people's perception of health.
He was constantly managing his rheumatism; it never really went away.
Pro Tip 3/3Age Association
Though it can affect anyone, rheumatism is commonly associated with older adults in cultural conversations.
As she retired, she worried that rheumatism might limit her activities.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Used mainly in medical or health-related contexts, often discussed among healthcare professionals. Not casual.
The doctor noted the patient had a history of rheumatism.
Pro Tip 2/3Chronic Condition
'Rheumatism' often implies a long-lasting, persistent illness, and it may affect people's perception of health.
He was constantly managing his rheumatism; it never really went away.
Pro Tip 3/3Age Association
Though it can affect anyone, rheumatism is commonly associated with older adults in cultural conversations.
As she retired, she worried that rheumatism might limit her activities.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Terminology
Used mainly in medical or health-related contexts, often discussed among healthcare professionals. Not casual.
The doctor noted the patient had a history of rheumatism.
Pro Tip 2/3Chronic Condition
'Rheumatism' often implies a long-lasting, persistent illness, and it may affect people's perception of health.
He was constantly managing his rheumatism; it never really went away.
Pro Tip 3/3Age Association
Though it can affect anyone, rheumatism is commonly associated with older adults in cultural conversations.
As she retired, she worried that rheumatism might limit her activities.
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Quote examples
Edwin Moses
American Athlete
The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.
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Helen Rowland
American Writer
Life begins at 40 - but so do fallen arches, rheumatism, faulty eyesight, and the tendency to tell a story to the same person, three or four times.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
The best medicine I know for rheumatism is to thank the Lord that it ain't gout.
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Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Austrian Novelist
We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.
Quote examples
Edwin Moses
American Athlete
The joint lubrication was not what it was when I was competing, and I decided that not having arthritis or rheumatism for the rest of my life was a lot more important to me than returning to the track.
Quote examples
Helen Rowland
American Writer
Life begins at 40 - but so do fallen arches, rheumatism, faulty eyesight, and the tendency to tell a story to the same person, three or four times.
Quote examples
Josh Billings
American Comedian
The best medicine I know for rheumatism is to thank the Lord that it ain't gout.
Quote examples
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Austrian Novelist
We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.
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