rheumatism

• 医学名词，指影响关节、肌肉或结缔组织的疼痛性疾病，常伴炎症，有时与自身免疫疾病有关。

A medical term for any painful disorder affecting the joints, muscles, or connective tissues, often involving inflammation and sometimes associated with autoimmune conditions.

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1. General joint/muscle painB2formalmedical

   Any painful disorder affecting the joints, muscles, or connective tissues, often causing stiffness and discomfort.

   风湿病

   • My grandmother suffers from rheumatism in her knees.
   • The damp weather often makes his rheumatism worse.
   • She takes medication to relieve the pain caused by rheumatism.

2. Rheumatoid arthritisC1formalmedical

   A chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, leading to swelling, pain, and potential deformity. It is believed that a trigger, possibly a virus, causes the immune system to attack the synovium, releasing cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction, which can destroy joint components.

   类风湿关节炎

   • Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe form of rheumatism that can deform the hands and feet.
   • The doctor diagnosed her with rheumatism, specifically rheumatoid arthritis.
   • Treatment for this type of rheumatism focuses on reducing inflammation and preventing joint damage.