gout

[ gout ]

noun

1. an acute, recurrent disease characterized by painful inflammation of the joints, chiefly those in the feet and hands, and especially in the great toe, and by an excess of uric acid in the blood.
2. a mass or splash, as of blood; spurt.

gout

¹

/ ɡaʊt /

noun

1. a metabolic disease characterized by painful inflammation of certain joints, esp of the big toe and foot, caused by deposits of sodium urate in them
2. archaic.
   a drop or splash, esp of blood

goût

²

/ ɡu /

noun

1. taste or good taste

gout

/ gout /

1. An inherited disorder of uric acid metabolism occurring predominantly in men, characterized by painful inflammation of the joints. Elevated levels of uric acid in the blood result in deposition of crystals of uric acid salts (known as urates ) around the joints, causing arthritis. The condition can become chronic and result in deformity.

gout

1. A disorder of metabolism characterized by attacks of painful inflammation in the joints, particularly those of the feet and hands. The inflammation is caused by the deposition of crystals of uric acid in the joints. Gout occurs most often in middle-aged men. The tendency toward developing gout is inherited. Stress , fatigue, or excessive exercise are among the factors that can bring on an attack.

Derived Forms

• ˈgouty, adjective
• ˈgoutiness, noun
• ˈgoutily, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gout¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English goute, from Old French, from Latin gutta “a drop (of fluid)”; gout in the feet formerly was attributed to drops of a corrupted humor

Word History and Origins

Origin of gout¹

C13: from Old French goute gout (thought to result from drops of humours), from Latin gutta a drop

Example Sentences

Even arthritis and gout could afflict dinos and other ancient creatures.

From Science News For Students

Urate crystals indicate gout, and crystals containing calcium point to pseudogout.

From Science News

The extra financial padding hasn’t kept him from needing to work, even through severe pain caused by his gout flare-ups.

From Time

Lumley, who has recently faced flare-ups of gout that make it difficult for him to stand or walk, is temporarily staying in a nursing facility after being discharged from UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest on Tuesday.

From Voice of San Diego

In addition to its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, some studies have shown that celery can help prevent cardiovascular diseases, jaundice, liver disease, urinary tract obstruction, gout, and rheumatic disorders.

From Essence.com

According to Robertson—not a registered dietician—low carb diets “build up clinkers” and “you get swollen joints, you get gout.”

From The Daily Beast

The diet, in fact, is so rich and plentiful, that gout is a common condition.

From The Daily Beast

Uric acid is decreased before an attack of gout and increased afterward, but its etiologic relation is still uncertain.

From Project Gutenberg

The elder Mr. Weller drove a coach for twelve months, but, being afflicted with the gout, was compelled to retire.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Strickland suffered from gout, and was frequently confined to his chair or bed.

From Project Gutenberg

The Colonel, who was suffering from an attack of rheumatic gout, was more irritable than usual.

From Project Gutenberg

I think a rheumaticky man should get married, but should not marry a woman with a tendency to gout.

From Project Gutenberg

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