ˈrüməˌtizəm also ˈru̇m- noun
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Etymology: Latin rheumatismus rheum, from Greek rheumatismos, from rheumatizesthai to suffer from a flux, from rheumat-, rheuma flux, rheum; akin to Greek rhein to flow — more at stream
1. : any of numerous conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
muscular rheumatism
2. : rheumatoid arthritis