RHEUMATISM


Meaning of RHEUMATISM in English

n. any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue, esp. rheumatoid arthritis.

[ F rhumatisme or L rheumatismus f. Gk rheumatismos f. rheumatizo f. rheuma stream ]

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