rheumatoid
adjective/ˈruməˌtɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #12,561 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or resembling rheumatism, especially a chronic autoimmune disease causing joint inflammation and pain.
Example sentence
The doctor confirmed that she had rheumatoid arthritis after reviewing her blood test results.
Synonyms & related words
- arthritic
- inflammatory
- autoimmune
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