rheumatology

n. study of rheumatic diseases, study of rheumatism

Rheumatology, a subspecialty of internal medicine and pediatrics is devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. The term originates from the Greek rheuma, meaning "that which flows as a river or stream" and the suffix -ology, meaning "the study of". Rheumatologists mainly deal with problems involving the joints and the allied conditions of connective tissue.
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Rheumatology /rheu·ma·tol·o·gy/ the branch of medicine dealing with rheumatic disorders, their causes, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, etc. [more]Rheumatology - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of pathologies of the muscles or tendons or joints
(hypernym) medicine, medical specialty

A subspecialty of internal medicine that involves the non-surgical evaluation and treatment of the rheumatic diseases and conditions. Rheumatic diseases and conditions are characterized by symptoms involving the musculoskeletal system. Many of the rheumatic diseases and conditions feature immune system abnormalities. Therefore, rheumatology also involves the study of the immune system. Classical rheumatology training includes 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship in internal medicine, 2 years of internal medicine residency, and 2 years of rheumatology fellowship. There is a subspecialty board for rheumatology certification. The American College of Rheumatology is the official organization acting on behalf of the field of rheumatology in the United States.