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riumachi
noun, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

ryuumachi
ryuumachi
roimachisu
riumachisu
ryoomachi

English Meaning(s) for リウマチ

noun, no adjective
  1. rheumatism

Definition and Synonyms for リウマチ

Rheumatism any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
Synonyms: リウマチ, リウマチ熱
Rheumatism a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities
Synonyms: リウマチ, 慢性関節リウマチ, 関節リウマチ
Rheumatism something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
Synonyms: リウマチ, 慢性関節リウマチ, 関節リウマチ

Categories リウマチ is a member of

Disease an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
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Arthritis inflammation of a joint or joints
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Autoimmune Disorder any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
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