rheumatic
Translation
rheumatic
Examples
He suffers from rheumatic pains in his joints.
He suffers from rheumatic pains in his joints.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) relating to or characteristic of rheumatism. He suffers from rheumatic pains.
Similar Words
Synonyms: arthritic
Etymology
From Greek 'rheuma' (a flow, stream), as the condition was thought to be caused by a flow of bodily humors. The suffix '-ic' forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'river' (from 'rheuma') of pain 'flowing' through the joints.