Associations to the word «Rheumatics»

Wiktionary

RHEUMATIC, adjective. Resembling or relating to rheumatism.
RHEUMATIC, adjective. Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
RHEUMATIC, noun. (rare) A person suffering from rheumatism
RHEUMATIC FEVER, noun. An inflammation of the joints and the heart following a respiratory infection with streptococcus

Dictionary definition

RHEUMATIC, noun. A person suffering with rheumatism.
RHEUMATIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to arthritis; "my creaky old joints"; "rheumy with age and grief".

Wise words

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