rheumatology
/ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒi/
Definition
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and study of disorders of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'rheuma,' meaning a flow or discharge, combined with the suffix '-logy,' meaning the study of. It originated in the 19th century to describe the study of conditions once thought to be caused by 'rheum,' or flowing humors in the body.
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