rheumatology

noun

rheu·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌrü-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē How to pronounce rheumatology (audio)
ˌru̇-
: a medical science dealing with rheumatic diseases
rheumatologic adjective
or rheumatological
rheumatologist noun

Examples of rheumatology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The company is starting by partnering with rheumatology clinics, since many patients with conditions like arthritis are on expensive drugs known as biologics, which are often subject to prior authorization. Katie Jennings, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 The nation also faces a pressing need to improve osteoporosis diagnosis, says Uma Kumar, head of the rheumatology department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Bysanket Jain, science.org, 25 July 2024 The remaining three specialty rankings (in ophthalmology, psychiatry and rheumatology) are determined by expert opinion. Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 16 July 2024 Cancer and rheumatology patients will also be able to receive their medicines in less time. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for rheumatology 

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Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rheumatology was in 1936

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Cite this Entry

“Rheumatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatology. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

rheumatology

noun
rheu·​ma·​tol·​o·​gy ˌrü-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce rheumatology (audio) ˌru̇m-ə- How to pronounce rheumatology (audio)
plural rheumatologies
: a medical science dealing with rheumatic diseases
rheumatologic adjective
or rheumatological
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