Rheumatism Definition & Meaning
rheumatism
- noun
- any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
- a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
"Rheumatism" in song lyrics
See how rheumatism is used in real songs:
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"Is the only medicine for my rheumatism"
Aceyalone — I Can't Complain -
"when I induce arthritic rheumatism"
Mad Skillz f/ SupaFriendz — Unseen World -
"I reckon my rawriding riddims will give the risible rheumatism"
Phi-Life Cypher — ABC
Words that rhyme with rheumatism
Usage tips for "rheumatism"
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