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noun
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a person affected with rheumatism.
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Rheumatic
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English reumatik < Latin rheumaticus < Greek rheumatikós, equivalent to rheumat- (stem of rheûma; see rheum) + -ikos -ic
1350–1400; Middle English reumatik < Latin rheumaticus < Greek rheumatikós, equivalent to rheumat- (stem of rheûma; see rheum) + -ikos -ic
Related forms
rheu·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·rheu·mat·ic, adjective, noun
non·rheu·mat·ic, adjective, noun
post·rheu·mat·ic, adjective
pre·rheu·mat·ic, adjective
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Word Origin & History
rheumatic
late 14c., from O.Fr. reumatique, from L. rheumaticus "troubled with rheum," from Gk. rheumatikos, from rheuma (see rheum). Rheumatism is attested from c.1600.
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rheumatic rheu·mat·ic (r&oomacr;-māt'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to or characterized by rheumatism. n.
One who is affected by rheumatism.
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