Rheumatic (adjective)

  1. Relating to or suffering from rheumatism.
  2. Having an aching and stiff body, especially as a result of getting older or damp weather.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from greek rheumatikos "of the veins or muscles", from rheuma "current, flow".

Examples:

  1. The elderly man was suffering from rheumatic pain in his joints.
  2. The rheumatic symptoms worsened during the rainy season.
  3. The doctor prescribed pain medication for the rheumatic patient.
  4. The rheumatic conditions affected the mobility of the elderly person.
  5. The rheumatic complaints were common among the elderly population.
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