| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
| rheumatism |
(r ´m t zm) (KEY) , general term for a number of disorders that cause inflammation and pain in muscles, bones, joints, or nerves. In common usage arthritis, bursitis, neuritis, and gout are frequently designated by this term. |
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