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    Reuma (en. Rheumatism)

    /ˈre.u.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pain and inflammation in the joints, often associated with rheumatic diseases.
    Rheumatism causes him discomfort in his hands during winter.
    El reuma le causa molestias en las manos durante el invierno.
    Health issues related to muscles and joints.
    Rheumatism can limit the mobility of older patients.
    El reuma puede limitar la movilidad de los pacientes mayores.
    A condition of general discomfort that includes symptoms of stiffness and pain.
    Suffering from rheumatism is very common in elderly people.
    Sufrir de reuma es muy común en personas de edad avanzada.

    Etymology

    The word 'reuma' comes from the Greek 'rheuma', which refers to flow or currents, related to mobility symptoms.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have rheumatism
    to suffer from joint pain or inflammation
    tener reuma
    chronic rheumatism
    rheumatism that persists over time
    reuma crónico
    rheumatism diagnosis
    identification of rheumatic diseases
    diagnóstico de reuma

    Related Words

    arthritis
    Inflammation of the joints.
    artritis
    rheumatologist
    A doctor specialized in rheumatic diseases.
    reumatólogo
    joint
    Connection between two bones that allows movement.
    articulación

    Slang Meanings

    Old person's rheumatism
    My knee hurts a lot, I think I already have old person's rheumatism.
    Me duele mucho la rodilla, creo que ya tengo reuma de vieja.
    Sun rheumatism
    When the weather is cold, the symptoms of sun rheumatism bother me more.
    Cuando el clima está frío, me molestan más los síntomas del reuma de sol.