Word
rheumatoid
Phoneticsrheuma·toid
US/ˈɹuməˌtɔɪd/
UK/ɹˈuːmɐtˌɔɪd/
Definition
adj. relating to a painful condition where your joints become swollen, stiff, and sore. It is usually used to describe a specific type of long-term illness called arthritis.
adj. relating to or suffering from inflammation and stiffness of the joints, typically associated with an autoimmune disorder. Often used to modify 'arthritis' or 'disease'.
Examples
“She suffers from rheumatoid arthritis in her hands.”
“The doctor ordered blood tests to check for rheumatoid factors that might explain the patient's joint pain.”
“Early diagnosis of rheumatoid conditions is essential for preventing permanent joint damage, as modern treatments can significantly reduce the inflammation that causes long-term structural issues.”
Examples
simple
“She suffers from rheumatoid arthritis in her hands.”
contextual
“The doctor ordered blood tests to check for rheumatoid factors that might explain the patient's joint pain.”
complex
“Early diagnosis of rheumatoid conditions is essential for preventing permanent joint damage, as modern treatments can significantly reduce the inflammation that causes long-term structural issues.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, most commonly 'arthritis'.
Real-World Examples
“The discovery could help explain a long-standing puzzle in rheumatoid arthritis: why the disease repeatedly attacks certain joints while leaving others largely untouched.” “CAR T-cell therapy dramatically reduced disease activity in six people with severe rheumatoid arthritis that had resisted other treatments, with three achieving medication-free remission.” Etymology
From rheumat(ism) + -oid.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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