Rheu-măt'ic, a.

(ru-măt'ik, 126), a. [Gr. ῥευματικός, Lat. rheumaticus, It. reumatico, rematico, Sp. reumatico, Pr. reumatic, Fr. rhumatique. See supra.] Pertaining to rheumatism, or partaking of its nature; as, rheumatic pains or affections.

Therefore the moon, the governess of floods, Pale in her anger, washes all the air, That rheumatic diseases may abound. Shak.