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rheumatism

nounmasculine/ʁewmɐˈtiʒmu/medium

reu·ma·tis·mo

Definition

A general term for various painful medical conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Cold weather often aggravates his rheumatism.
She takes medication to manage the pain from her rheumatism.

Etymology

Do latim 'rheumatismus', do grego 'rheumatismos' (fluxo de humores).

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