acrorrheuma

/æk.rɒˈrɪu.mə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rheumatic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, particularly the shoulders and hips.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with acrorrheuma, requiring a long period of treatment.”

2. noun

An archaic term for a type of arthritis.

“The medical text from the past referred to the condition as acrorrheuma.”

Synonyms

  • arthritis
  • rheumatism

Antonyms

  • healthy joint condition
  • joint disease prevention