Word parts
rheumat/o flowing, rheumatism-oid like
What it means
The word is mainly seen in rheumatoid arthritisROO-muh-toyd ar-THRY-tisA long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints.rheumat/o flowing, joint pain-oid likearthr/o joint-itis inflammationFull entry , an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints. Rheumatoid factor is a blood test for an antibody found in many people with it. Rheumatoid nodules are firm lumps under the skin near affected joints.
At a glance
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Related terms
osteoarthritis
A long-term joint disease in which the cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears away.
rheumatoid arthritis
A long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints.
-oid
A word ending that means like or resembling.