an|ti|rheu|mat|ic

an|ti|rheu|mat|ic
an|ti|rheu|mat|ic «AN tee roo MAT ihk», noun, adjective.
–n.
a drug or agent that prevents or relieves rheumatism.
–adj.
that acts as an antirheumatic.
[< anti- + rheumatic]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • rheumatic — rheu|mat|ic [ru:ˈmætık] adj 1.) relating to rheumatism ▪ a rheumatic disease ▪ rheumatic pain 2.) old fashioned suffering from rheumatism ▪ He s old and rheumatic and can t manage the stairs any longer …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • rheumatic — rheu|mat|ic [ ru mætık ] adjective relating to or affected by RHEUMATISM: rheumatic pain/diseases …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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  • rheumatical — rheu·mat·i·cal …   English syllables

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