rheumatic
/ruˈmætɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by rheumatism, a condition causing pain and swelling in the joints or muscles.
- My grandmother has rheumatic pain in her knees when it rains.
- The doctor prescribed medication for his rheumatic condition.
- She was diagnosed with rheumatic fever as a child.
noun
- A person who suffers from rheumatism.
- The clinic offers special exercises for rheumatics.
- Many rheumatics find relief in warm, dry climates.
- He joined a support group for rheumatics in his community.