rheumatism
noun
rheu路ma路tism
| \ 藞r眉-m蓹-藢ti-z蓹m
, 藞ru虈-\
, 藞ru虈-\
Definition of rheumatism
1
: any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
muscular rheumatism
Examples of rheumatism in a Sentence
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China has banned its sale since 1993; and demand for its use in traditional Chinese medicine (for fevers, rheumatism and gout) has fallen. — The Economist, "How to curb the trade in endangered species," 8 Aug. 2019 Typically dried, ground into powder, and put into pills, pangolin scales are used in a range of traditional Chinese remedies, from treatments to help mothers with lactation to relief for arthritis and rheumatism. — Paul Hilton, National Geographic, "Poaching is sending the shy, elusive pangolin to its doom," 17 June 2019 Even so, some practitioners still use rhino horn to treat ailments including fever, rheumatism and gout, while applying tiger-bone products to relieve joint pains and boost male virility. — Chun Han Wong, WSJ, "China Approves Use of Rhino, Tiger Parts for Medical Treatment and Research," 30 Oct. 2018 Rhino horn is traditionally used to treat ailments including fever, rheumatism and gout, and tiger-bone products have been used for relieving joint pains and boosting male virility. — Chun Han Wong, WSJ, "China Suspends Its Relaxation of Wildlife-Trade Ban," 12 Nov. 2018 It has also been traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a range of health issues like breathing problems, rheumatism, serious pain, and fatigue. — Korin Miller, SELF, "Turmeric Supplements May Have Caused This Woman's Liver Disease," 24 Sep. 2018 His doctors lied, describing Cleveland鈥檚 problem as rheumatism and two badly ulcerated teeth. — David Steinberg, BostonGlobe.com, "Should the president undergo independent medical evaluations?," 24 May 2018 Patients at the town spa come to treat rheumatism and phlebitis. — Bob Morris, Town & Country, "A Users Guide to Bottled Water," 3 May 2018 The vegetable鈥檚 diuretic effects come from the amino acid Asparagine, and has been used to treat swelling, rheumatism, and premenstrual water retention. — Stephanie Feuer, Good Housekeeping, "9 Fruits And Vegetables That Are Natural Diuretics鈥擭o Pills Necessary," 5 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'rheumatism.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for rheumatism
rheumatism
noun
English Language Learners Definition of rheumatism
medical
: a disease that causes stiffness and pain in the muscles and swelling and pain in the joints
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rheumatism
noun
rheu路ma路tism
| \ 藞r眉-m蓹-藢ti-z蓹m
\
\
Kids Definition of rheumatism
: a condition in which muscles or joints are painful
rheumatism
noun
rheu路ma路tism
| \ 藞r眉-m蓹-藢tiz-蓹m
, 藞ru虈m-蓹-
\
, 藞ru虈m-蓹-
\
Medical Definition of rheumatism
1
: any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
muscular rheumatism
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