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How do you spell Rheumatoid?

Correct spelling

rheumatoid

Think 'rheu-MAT-oid' - the flowing (rheu) condition takes the form (oid) of a mat

Why is rheumatoid spelled this way?

From Greek rheuma (flowing) + eidos (form). Rheumatoid arthritis — disease that resembles the flowing humor condition. Same 'rheu' trap as rheumatism.

Common misspellings of rheumatoid

rheumatoidreumatoidrheumatidrheumatiod

Example

Her rheumatoid arthritis symptoms improved significantly after starting the new medication.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell rheumatoid?+
The correct spelling is "rheumatoid". Think 'rheu-MAT-oid' - the flowing (rheu) condition takes the form (oid) of a mat
Is it rheumatoid or rheumatoid?+
The correct spelling is "rheumatoid", not "rheumatoid".

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