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RHEUMATICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
rheumatically (comparative more rheumatically, superlative most rheumatically)
In a rheumatic manner.
Source: Wiktionary
RHEUMATIC
Rheu*mat"ic, a. Etym: [Gr. rheumaticus, F. rhumatique. See Rheum, Rheumatism.]
1. Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic. [Obs.]
2. (Med.)
Definition: Of or pertaining to rheumatism; as, rheumatic pains or affections; affected with rheumatism; as, a rheumatic old man; causing rheumatism; as, a rheumatic day. That rheumatic diseases do abound. Shak.
Rheu*mat"ic, n.
Definition: One affected with rheumatism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DIRECTIONALITY
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