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rheumatology

/ruːməˈtɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does rheumatology mean?

noun

The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases, such as arthritis and rheumatism.

Example

"The rheumatologist specialized in treating patients with chronic pain and inflammation in their joints."

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