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Definition of rheumatoid

rheumatoid

/ˈruː.mə.tɔɪd/
rheu · ma · toid
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• adjective

1

Relating to, affected by, or resembling rheumatism, especially denoting a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

Example

"Early diagnosis and physical therapy can significantly slow the progression of rheumatoid conditions in the hands and knees."

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• Nearby Words

rheumatic
rheumatics
rheumatism
rheumatoid
rhexia
rhinanthus
rhine

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from Ancient Greek 'rheuma' (meaning 'flow' or 'stream', historically thought to be a watery humor causing joint pain) combined with the suffix '-oid' ('resembling').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rheumatoid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rheumatoid
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