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rheumatologist

[ roo-muh-tol-uh-jist ]

noun

  1. a specialist in rheumatology, especially a physician who specializes in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, as arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rheumatologist1

First recorded in 1945–50; rheumatolog(y) + -ist

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Example Sentences

My rheumatologist started me off at 40mg daily, and yes, it relieved the swelling!

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