1. rheumatic - Noun
2. rheumatic - Adjective
3. rheumatic - Adjective Satellite
Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
Of or pertaining to rheumatism; as, rheumatic pains or affections; affected with rheumatism; as, a rheumatic old man; causing rheumatism; as, a rheumatic day.
One affected with rheumatism.
Source: Webster's dictionaryMy dream was to become a ballet dancer, but after a year in bed with rheumatic fever at 13, I had grown too tall, and had no muscle tone left. I tried a ballet class and couldn't even do a plie without falling over. It was my first death. Carmen Dell'Orefice
When I was 11, I spent eight months in the hospital with rheumatic fever and almost died. Rod Carew
I remember when I was very young, I had a fever - a long rheumatic fever in bed for four months. And in the days, I stayed alone with the maid. I only had my father's books with me. They were fantasy books about ghosts, and also books by Edgar Allen Poe that made a forever impression on me. Dario Argento
my creaky old joints Source: Internet
rheumy with age and grief Source: Internet
According to his brother Rudolf, at the age of six or seven Kurt suffered from rheumatic fever ; he completely recovered, but for the rest of his life he remained convinced that his heart had suffered permanent damage. Source: Internet