Definition of rheumatology in English English dictionary
The branch of medicine specializing in arthritis and other ailments of the joints
A medical science dealing with rheumatic diseases - any of several diseases characterized by inflammation and pain in muscles or joints Example: arthritis
the medical specialty concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatic conditions top
the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints
Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory diseases and conditions of the joints and connective tissues
the area of medicine that is concerned with the causes, development, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues
Rheumatology is the area of medicine that is concerned with rheumatism, arthritis, and related diseases. + rheumatologist rheumatologists rheu·ma·tolo·gist He was consultant rheumatologist at the Royal Hampshire Hospital
Specialize in diseases of the musculoskeletal system Diagnose and treat arthritis and related conditions such as lupus, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and gout
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and medical management of all forms of arthritis and other musculoskeletal disease including the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, chronic forms of neck and back pain, bursitis and tendinitis A stricter definition is a physician who has completed training in internal medicine and then completes a two year fellowship in the specialty area of rheumatology After completion of the two years of training, the physician is considered board eligible If the physician then passes a specialty board examination in rheumatology, he or she is then considered board certified in rheumatology