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rheumatic

UK //ruːˈmætɪk//US //ruˈmætɪk//

词源

源自晚期拉丁语 'rheumaticus',来自希腊语 'rheumatikos'(与体液流动有关的),最终源于 'rheuma'(流动,分泌物)。

adjective

❶ 与风湿病相关的,指影响关节、肌肉或结缔组织的疼痛或炎症症状。

“My grandmother suffers from rheumatic pain in her knees.”

(我祖母的膝盖患有风湿性疼痛。)

“The doctor prescribed medicine for his rheumatic condition.”

(医生为他的风湿症状开了药。)

同义词:arthritic, inflammatory, joint-related

noun

❶ 风湿病患者,指受风湿病困扰的人。

“The hospital has a special ward for rheumatics.”

(这家医院设有专门的风湿病患者病房。)

“Many elderly rheumatics find relief in warm baths.”

(许多老年风湿病患者通过温水浴获得缓解。)

同义词:arthritis sufferer, joint pain patient

常见短语

rheumatic fever — 风湿热,一种由链球菌感染引发的炎症性疾病,主要影响儿童的心脏、关节和神经系统。

“After her strep throat, the child developed rheumatic fever.”

(这个孩子在链球菌性咽喉炎后患上了风湿热。)