Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
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- noun The branch of medicine specializing in
arthritis and other ailments of the joints.
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- noun the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints
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Examples
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Pediatric rheumatology is closely integrated with adult rheumatology, with shared conferences, the fellow attending both adult and pediatric clinics and a shared NIH fellowship training grant.
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It's the first Olympic berth for Thorburn, a medical doctor who is working on her postdoctoral fellowship in rheumatology at Stanford.
USATODAY.com - Thorburn wins women's national time trial, Olympic berth 2004
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Received medical degree from Stanford and has a full-time practice in rheumatology.
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Physicians, he is one of the leaders in American rheumatology.
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Federal health-care reform might help solve the situation, though, as one clause in the law creates a loan repayment program for pediatricians who undergo training in a specialty such as rheumatology, White said.
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The fellow will share in night and weekend care with the pediatric rheumatology attending.
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The program is led by a broadly experienced faculty who will train physicians to be pediatric rheumatologists and leaders in pediatric rheumatology.
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Dr. Finkel is an internationally recognized expert in immunology and rheumatology, having published widely on the biology, pathogenesis and therapy of childhood arthritis and autoimmune disease.
Rheumatology 2010
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Daniel Clegg , chief, division of rheumatology at University of Utah and lead researcher on the study, recommends that patients discuss with their doctor whether the supplements are an option.
Doctors' New Advice for Joint Pain: Get Moving Laura Landro 2011
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Enbrel, a rheumatoid arthritis drug, continues to maintain a leading position in both the rheumatology and dermatology segments, as sales gained 3% worldwide to $912 million.
Amgen Beats Profit Views With Boost From Cancer Drugs Agustino Fontevecchia 2011
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