Definition of RHEUMATOLOGY

rheumatology

Meanings

Noun

  • the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints
  • The branch of medicine specializing in arthritis and other ailments of the joints.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ῥεῦμα (rheûma) (whence also English rheum) + -ology.

Scrabble Score: 21

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Words With Friends Score: 23

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