rheumatism


Definition: Meaning of, rheumatism in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈruːmətɪz(ə)m /

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  1. a disease that makes your joints or muscles painful and stiff [↪  arthritis]
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rheumatism used in phrases

  • desert rheumatism (noun)
    1. an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
  • rheumatism weed (noun)
    1. canadian dogbane yielding a tough fibre used as cordage by Native Americans; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints
    2. north American perennial having pinkish flowers in loose cymes; used in folk medicine for pain or inflammation in joints
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