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 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 Listen to this article A Hartford HealthCare rheumatology chief recently arrested as a result of a child exploitation investigation in Meriden has died by suicide, the chief medical examiner confirmed. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2024 Magaldi was the chief of rheumatology at the Hartford HealthCare Bone and Joint Institute. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2024 The patients were presenting to either their primary care physicians or to rheumatology clinics for joint pain, rashes, and muscle aches. Jennifer Chesak, Verywell Health, 21 May 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 4 Jul. 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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