Rheumatic
(adjective)
- Relating to or suffering from rheumatism.
- 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:
- The elderly man was suffering from rheumatic pain in his joints.
- The rheumatic symptoms worsened during the rainy season.
- The doctor prescribed pain medication for the rheumatic patient.
- The rheumatic conditions affected the mobility of the elderly person.
- The rheumatic complaints were common among the elderly population.