{"id":71517,"date":"2020-12-30T08:32:15","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T08:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=71517"},"modified":"2023-08-27T10:41:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T10:41:49","slug":"rheumatology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/rheumatology\/","title":{"rendered":"Rheumatology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The medical study of rheumatic diseases, the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory diseases and diseases of the musculoskeletal system arthritis.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A branch of medicine dealing with rheumatic disease of muscles and joints.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Study of disorders characterized by degeneration or inflammation of connective tissues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The medical science that is concerned with rheumatoid diseases, or diseases that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and associated fibrous tissues. 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One of the medical specialties for which residency programs have been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The medical speciality concerned with the study and management of diseases of the joints and connective tissue.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The study and treatment of connective tissue and joint diseases.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>The exploration of conditions characterized by inflammation and deterioration of connective tissue, along with other associated structures within the body. 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