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rheumatology Definition

rheu·ma·tol·ogy (ro̵̅o̅′mə tälə jē)

noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases

Etymology: rheumat(ism) + -ology

rheumatology Related Forms
rheu′·ma·tolo·gist noun
rheumatology Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: She is currently involved in research projects across a range of specialities including rheumatology, chronic disease, women's health and older people.

Adjective modifier

  • pediatric: Pediatric rheumatology is based in both hospitals, with children from babies up to 14 treated at GOSH.
  • adolescent: He is a former convener of the British Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology and member of council of the British Society for Rheumatology.
  • academic: Unusually, Professor Scott has his office in the outpatient department rather than in the nearby Weston education center where academic rheumatology is based.
  • clinical: We teach undergraduate students doing BSc projects and clinical rheumatology; also running specialist modules for those interested in B cells.
  • e.g.: Doctors from different specialities e.g. rheumatology, renal and dermatology will often look after one patient.
  • general: We provide a wide range of services to cover all aspects of general rheumatology including inflammatory joint disorders, connective tissue diseases and vasculitides.

Modifies a noun

  • outpatient: The setting was in a rheumatology outpatient clinic in a large teaching hospital in the center of Bristol.
  • clinic: I do a general rheumatology clinic on a Monday, which I really enjoy.
  • nurse: A hotline to a rheumatology nurse is also provided.
  • department: I am already a patient under the care of the Rheumatology department how can I be seen?
  • nursing: The aim of the unit is to generate, disseminate and apply knowledge in order to improve practice and patient outcomes with rheumatology nursing.
  • consultant: He's also director for research and development at the hospital, and leads the teaching of medical students and trainee rheumatology consultants.

Noun used with modifier

  • specialist: We have excellent specialist rheumatology nurses and have Nurse led monitoring clinics, rapid access and biologic clinics.
  • hospital: You may also be able to get copies from your family doctor, hospital rheumatology department or local library.
  • adult: Joint document with adult rheumatology nurses and the RCN.
  • community: This meant that I could pursue a full time research career in community rheumatology, which is fantastic.
  • journal: But a report in the journal Rheumatology last year claimed the unmet need was higher - nearer two thirds of patients.
  • outpatient: Waiting times for an outpatient rheumatology appointment are currently increasing.