Definition

Related to the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of joint, muscle, and bone disorders.

Example

The doctor specializes in rheumatological conditions such as arthritis and lupus.

Conversation

I heard you went to a rheumatological specialist last week.

Yeah, I did. My joints have been bothering me a lot lately.

That sounds tough. What did the doctor say about your rheumatological issues?

She gave me some exercises and a plan to manage the pain better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rheumatological → It is formed from "rheuma" (from Greek "rheuma", meaning flow or flux) and "-logical" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word refers to the study of conditions that involve the flow of bodily fluids, particularly in relation to joints and connective tissues.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rheuma' meaning flow, which helps you remember that 'rheumatological' relates to the study of conditions affecting the flow of bodily fluids in joints.

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