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Rheumatology

Rheumatology is the study of diseases affecting the body's joints and their associated tissues, including the bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments. Such diseases are called rheumatic diseases. Doctors who specialize in the care of patients with rheumatic diseases are called rheumatologists.

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