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How do you spell Rheumatism?

Correct spelling

rheumatism

RHEUM + ATISM. Silent H.

Why is rheumatism spelled this way?

From Greek rheuma, flowing. RHEIN (to flow). Ancient Greeks believed the disease was caused by flowing humors in the body. The 'rheu' beginning is the main spelling trap.

Common misspellings of rheumatism

rhuematismrheumatizmrhumatismrheumatisum

Example

She suffers from rheumatism.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "rheumatism". RHEUM + ATISM. Silent H.
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