Definition of Rheumatic
Rheumatic
rheu·mat·ic
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(adjective)
of, relating to, characteristic of, or affected with rheumatism, any disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, or fibrous tissue;
e.g. Rheumatic arthritis is caused by your body interpreting the soft lining around your joints as a threat, similar to a virus or bacteria, and attacking it.
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