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rheumaholiday
What does rheumaholiday mean?
Teasing slang implying rheumatology is a relaxed posting with few emergencies.
"He swapped busy acute medicine for a rheumaholiday."
Origin
British interdepartmental banter; 'rheumatology' + 'holiday.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'rheumaholiday' mean?
It's teasing slang blending 'rheumatology' and 'holiday', implying rheumatology is a relaxed specialty with few emergencies.
Is 'rheumaholiday' meant seriously?
No — it's affectionate interdepartmental banter, not a genuine claim that rheumatologists don't work hard.
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