Rheumatoid (adjective)

1. Relating to or denoting a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints and surrounding tissue.
2. Relating to or denoting a similar disorder affecting other parts of the body.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from rheumatoid arthritis + -oid.

Examples:

1. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder.
3. The patient was suffering from rheumatoid symptoms.
4. Rheumatoid arthritis is a common form of inflammatory arthritis.
5. The therapy was aimed at reducing rheumatoid inflammation.