rheumatic

1 of 2

adjective

rheu·​mat·​ic ru̇-ˈma-tik 

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or affected with rheumatism

rheumatically

ru̇-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

rheumatic

2 of 2

noun

: one affected with rheumatism

Examples of rheumatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren’s disease, linked to gland and organ dysfunction, are examples of prevalent rheumatic diseases. —Johnson & Johnson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Another 300-400,000 people a year die from rheumatic heart disease, a chronic condition caused by damage from strep infection. —Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018

In naturopathy, the wild herb has long been used as a remedy for urinary tract infections, some rheumatic diseases, high blood pressure, and more. —Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024

People who are overweight have a higher risk of developing chronic pain that affects the muscles and bones and rheumatic conditions like arthritis.8 Digestive Disorders Excess body fat affects how your body digests and absorbs food. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 15 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English rewmatik subject to rheum, from Anglo-French reumatike, from Latin rheumaticus, from Greek rheumatikos, from rheumat-, rheuma

First Known Use

Adjective

1711, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1738, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rheumatic

• rheumatic fever

Kids Definition

rheumatic

adjective

rheu·​mat·​ic

ru̇-ˈmat-ik

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or suffering from rheumatism

rheumatically

-ˈmat-i-k(ə-)lē

adverb

Medical Definition

rheumatic

1 of 2 adjective

rheu·​mat·​ic ru̇-ˈmat-ik 

: of, relating to, characteristic of, or affected with rheumatism

rheumatic pain

a rheumatic joint

rheumatic

2 of 2 noun

: an individual affected with rheumatism