noun
- any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
Usage: medical
Examples
- Her grandmother suffered from rheumatism in her hands.
- Cold weather often makes his rheumatism worse.
- The doctor prescribed medication for her rheumatism.
- Many elderly people develop rheumatism as they age.
- He couldn’t play tennis because of his rheumatism.
- The damp climate seemed to aggravate her rheumatism.