Pronunciation of 'Rheumatology'
Rheumatology is pronounced as /ˌruː.məˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ in English (en-US). It refers to the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases.
Word Origin
The term 'rheumatology' originates from the Greek word 'rheuma,' meaning 'flow' or 'stream,' combined with '-logy,' meaning 'study of.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, which affect joints, muscles, and connective tissues.
Pronounced as 'roo-muh-TOL-uh-jee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Roo' as in 'room,' 'muh' as in 'mother,' 'tol' as in 'tall,' and 'jee' as in 'gee.'