rheumatism
noun
rheu·ma·tism
ˈrü-mə-ˌti-zəm 
ˈru̇-
1
: any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
muscular rheumatism
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Nettle is said to have an analgesic effect, which is said to help with joint diseases such as rheumatism or osteoarthritis.
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Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Marking its 70th anniversary in 2023, Buchinger Wilhelmi in Überlingen, Germany, was the brainchild of a clean-living German naval doctor, Otto Buchinger (1878-1966), whose career was cut short by excruciating rheumatism.
—Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The list of ailments shown to have been relieved by therapeutic fasting is long: rheumatism, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, angina, asthma, hypertension, skin diseases, kidney and gallbladder infections, periodontitis, glaucoma and migraines.
—Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Welcoming travelers since 1766, Omni Homestead Resort is America's oldest resort and was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson’s, who resided here for three weeks to help his rheumatism.
—By Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Marking its 70th anniversary in 2023, Buchinger Wilhelmi in Überlingen, Germany, was the brainchild of a clean-living German naval doctor, Otto Buchinger (1878-1966), whose career was cut short by excruciating rheumatism.
—Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
The list of ailments shown to have been relieved by therapeutic fasting is long: rheumatism, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, angina, asthma, hypertension, skin diseases, kidney and gallbladder infections, periodontitis, glaucoma and migraines.
—Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Welcoming travelers since 1766, Omni Homestead Resort is America's oldest resort and was a favorite of Thomas Jefferson’s, who resided here for three weeks to help his rheumatism.
—By Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
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“Rheumatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rheumatism. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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rheumatism
noun
rheu·ma·tism
ˈrü-mə-ˌtiz-əm
: any of various conditions marked by stiffness, pain, or swelling in muscles or joints
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rheumatism
noun
rheu·ma·tism
ˈrü-mə-ˌtiz-əm
ˈru̇m-ə-
ˈru̇m-ə-
1
: any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
muscular rheumatism
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