Definition and Synonyms for Rheumatic

Definition of Rheumatic

1. A person suffering with rheumatism Noun
2. Of or pertaining to arthritis Adjective Satellite

Synonyms for word "rheumatic"

Semanticaly linked words with "rheumatic"

Hyponims for word "rheumatic"

Lexical Analysis for "rheumatic"

rheumatism
Noun
derivation
2
1. any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
2. 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

Words Rhyme with rheumatic

Etymology for rheumatic

has derived form rheum
etymology antirheumatic
etymology nonrheumatic
etymology rheumatically
etymology rheumaticky
etymologically related rheumaticky
etymologically related rheumatics
is derived from rheumatic fever
is derived from rheumatically