gout
[ gout ]
/ gaʊt /
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noun
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.
a mass or splash, as of blood; spurt.
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Origin of gout
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
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British Dictionary definitions for gout (1 of 2)
gout
/ (ɡaʊt) /
noun
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
archaic a drop or splash, esp of blood
Derived forms of gout
gouty, adjectivegoutily, adverbgoutiness, nounWord Origin for gout
C13: from Old French goute gout (thought to result from drops of humours), from Latin gutta a drop
British Dictionary definitions for gout (2 of 2)
goût
/ French (ɡu) /
noun
taste or good taste
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Scientific definitions for gout
gout
[ gout ]
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.
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Cultural definitions for gout
gout
[ (gowt) ]
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.
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