01 a. Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
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Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.[Obs.]
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Of or pertaining to rheumatism; as, rheumatic pains or affections; affected with rheumatism; as, a rheumatic old man; causing rheumatism; as, a rheumatic day.(Med.)“That rheumatic diseases do abound.” — Shak.