Arthritis & Rheumatology

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Arthritis

Arthritis (/ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/; from Greek: arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints.

Etymology

The word arthritis comes from the Greek "arthro-" meaning joint and "-itis" meaning inflammation.

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Rheumatology

Rheumatology (/ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒi/; from Greek: rheuma, flow + -logy, study) is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists deal mainly with immune-mediated disorders of the musculoskeletal system, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, vasculitides, and heritable connective tissue disorders.

Etymology

The term rheumatology originates from the Greek word "rheuma," which means "that which flows as a river or stream" and the suffix "-ology," meaning "the study of."

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