rheumatoid

/rɪˈmætɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis

“She has been suffering from rheumatoid symptoms for years.”

2. noun

a person with rheumatoid arthritis

“He is a rheumatoid patient who has been receiving treatment.”

Synonyms

  • arthritic
  • inflammatory

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-inflammatory