rheumatologist

rheumatologist
/rooh'meuh tol"euh jist/, n.
a specialist in rheumatology, esp. a physician who specializes in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, as arthritis, lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma.
[1945-50; RHEUMATOLOG(Y) + -IST]

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