rheumatology
noun
rheu·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌrü-mə-ˈtä-lə-jē 
ˌru̇-
: a medical science dealing with rheumatic diseases
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That's why diagnosing and treating long COVID may require time and several different physicians specializing in everything from cardiology to rheumatology.
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Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
The company is starting by partnering with rheumatology clinics, since many patients with conditions like arthritis are on expensive drugs known as biologics, which are often subject to prior authorization.
—Katie Jennings, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The nation also faces a pressing need to improve osteoporosis diagnosis, says Uma Kumar, head of the rheumatology department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
—Bysanket Jain, science.org, 25 July 2024
The remaining three specialty rankings (in ophthalmology, psychiatry and rheumatology) are determined by expert opinion.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 16 July 2024
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Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 24 Nov. 2024
The company is starting by partnering with rheumatology clinics, since many patients with conditions like arthritis are on expensive drugs known as biologics, which are often subject to prior authorization.
—Katie Jennings, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
The nation also faces a pressing need to improve osteoporosis diagnosis, says Uma Kumar, head of the rheumatology department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
—Bysanket Jain, science.org, 25 July 2024
The remaining three specialty rankings (in ophthalmology, psychiatry and rheumatology) are determined by expert opinion.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 16 July 2024
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“Rheumatology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatology. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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rheumatology
noun
rheu·ma·tol·o·gy
ˌrü-mə-ˈtäl-ə-jē
ˌru̇m-ə-
ˌru̇m-ə-
plural rheumatologies
: a medical science dealing with rheumatic diseases
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