Rheumatology Basics

Rheumatology - a branch of medicine devoted to the study of rheumatic diseases and disorders of the function and / or structure of the musculoskeletal system.

In the I century AD was the first appeared in the literature, the concept of rheuma (revma). The word "rheuma" of Greek origin. Rheuma refers to "a substance that flows", probably formed from phlegm. This is the "primary juice," by definition of the ancients, which was formed in the brain and flowed in different parts of the body, causing illness.

In this app we explain the most common and basic rheumaology diseases.

It is highly recommended for medical students preparing for exams.

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