'Rheumic diathesis' definitions:

Definition of 'Rheumic diathesis'

From: GCIDE
  • Rheumic \Rheum"ic\, a. (Med.) Pertaining to, or characterized by, rheum. [1913 Webster]
  • Rheumic diathesis. See Dartrous diathesis, under Dartrous. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'rheumic diathesis'

From: GCIDE
  • Dartrous \Dar"trous\, a. [F. dartreux. See Dartars.] (Med.) Relating to, or partaking of the nature of, the disease called tetter; herpetic. [1913 Webster]
  • Dartrous diathesis, A morbid condition of the system predisposing to the development of certain skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, and pityriasis. Also called rheumic diathesis, and herpetism. --Piffard. [1913 Webster]