rheumatism synonyms
- rheumatoid arthritis, atrophic arthritis
Definition: noun. a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
Translation
- rheumatism 's definition:any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
- rheumatism in Chinese:n.【医学】风湿病。 acute [chronic] rheumatism 急性[慢性]关节风湿病。 articular [muscular] rheumatism 关节[肌肉]风湿病。