rheumatic
- noun
- /ruˈmætɪk/
:
reumático
- In Victorian times, many rheumatics sought relief at seaside resorts.
Examples
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As a rheumatic, he found the damp climate made his symptoms worse.
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The clinic provides special care for elderly rheumatics during the winter months.
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She is rheumatic.
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Don't forget to check on rheumatic patients during winter!
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The rheumatic often struggles with daily tasks due to joint pain.
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She was once an active athlete, but now she is a rheumatic requiring frequent rest.
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Many rheumatic individuals benefit from physical therapy to ease their symptoms.
Synonyms
1
6.9
A person who has pain and stiffness in their joints
Compounds
- Specialized
2
5.4
A serious disease mainly affecting children that causes joint pain and lasting heart valve damage
- Specialized
A long-term heart condition in which past fevers damage the heart valves
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rheumatic for a person takes the same Greek root rheuma, meaning 'flow'. People once believed bad fluids caused joint pain, so a rheumatic is someone who has rheumatism or chronic joint pain.