Reuma (en. Rheumatism)

re-u-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A disease that causes pain and swelling in the joints.
Rheumatism is commonly experienced by the elderly.
Ang reuma ay karaniwang nararanasan ng mga matatanda.
A condition that can affect muscles and connective tissues.
You should consult if you feel symptoms of rheumatism.
Dapat magpatingin kung nararamdaman ang sintomas ng reuma.
There are different types of rheumatism, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatism management is crucial to keep the patient active.
Mahigpit ang pamamahala sa reuma upang mapanatiling aktibo ang pasyente.

Etymology

Referenced from the Greek word 'rheuma' meaning 'flow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Has rheumatism
Means suffering from joint pain.
May reuma

Related Words

joints
Refers to body parts that connect bones and allow movement.
kasu-kasuan
swelling
Refers to the process of fluid accumulation in body tissues causing inflammation.
pamamaga

Slang Meanings

occasional pain in the joints
You need to be careful because your body aches might develop into arthritis.
Dapat kang mag-ingat kasi baka umabot na sa reuma ang mga sakit mo sa katawan.
back or joint pain due to cold weather
It's hot, but I still feel my arthritis acting up.
Ang init ng panahon, pero feeling ko nagyayari pa rin ang reuma ko.
an excuse for being lazy
She said she has arthritis, so she doesn't want to help around the house.
Sabi niya, may reuma daw siya, kaya ayaw niyang tumulong sa bahay.