rheumatologist
[ roo-muh-tol-uh-jist ]
/ ˌru məˈtɒl ə dʒɪst /
noun
a specialist in rheumatology, especially a physician who specializes in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, as arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.
Origin of rheumatologist
First recorded in 1945–50;
rheumatolog(y) +
-ist
Words nearby rheumatologist
rheumatoid,
rheumatoid arthritis,
rheumatoid factor,
rheumatoid nodule,
rheumatoid spondylitis,
rheumatologist,
rheumatology,
rheumy,
rhexis,
rheydt,
rhg
Example sentences from the Web for rheumatologist
My rheumatologist started me off at 40mg daily, and yes, it relieved the swelling!
Medical definitions for rheumatologist
rheumatologist
[ rōō′mə-tŏl′ə-jĭst ]
n.
A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic disorders.