noun
- plural of rheumatism; various painful conditions affecting joints, muscles, or connective tissues
Usage: medical
Examples
- The elderly patient suffered from multiple rheumatisms that made movement difficult.
- Different types of rheumatisms require different treatment approaches.
- Cold weather often worsens various rheumatisms in susceptible individuals.
- The doctor explained that rheumatisms can affect people of all ages.
- Physical therapy helps manage several common rheumatisms.