RHEUMATISM
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Rheumatism.
Rheumatism - as a noun
Any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
A chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atrophic arthritisrheumatoid arthritisHypernyms (Closely Related)
arthritisautoimmune diseaseautoimmune disorderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"My grandmother suffers from rheumatism and experiences joint pain."
"Cold weather tends to worsen the symptoms of rheumatism."
"Some research suggests that exercise can help alleviate rheumatism."
"She was diagnosed with rheumatism at a young age."
"The doctor prescribed medication to manage his rheumatism."
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Is RHEUMATISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rheumatism is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RHEUMATISM has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is RHEUMATISM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rheumatism is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRHEUMATISM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is RHEUMATISM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rheumatism is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRHEUMATISM has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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