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rheumatism
rheu·ma·tism [ rmə tìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. stiffness in joints or muscles: a painful condition of the joints or muscles in which neither infection nor injury is a contributing cause
2. med 
Same as  rheumatoid arthritis ( not in technical use )

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