gouty

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of swelling, tenderness, redness, and pain in the joints, often accompanied by the deposition of uric acid crystals.

  - "He was diagnosed with gouty arthritis and suffered from frequent attacks."
  - "The doctor prescribed medication to manage her gouty symptoms."

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Synonyms

gout-ridden

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gouty
route , mute , cute

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Variants

List of all variants of gouty that leads to same result
gout , goutier , goutiest , gouts , gouty

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Etymology

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Derived from Old French 'goute' meaning 'drop' due to the dropsy-like appearance of the swollen joints.

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Trivia

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1. Gout was once believed to be a disease of the wealthy due to their consumption of rich foods.

2. The first recorded case of gout dates back to 2600 BC in Egypt.

3. Gout can affect any joint in the body, but it most commonly affects the big toe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arthritis: A group of disorders characterized by inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues.

2. Uric acid: A waste product produced when the body breaks down purines in food.

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Culture

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Gout has been depicted in various forms of literature and art, including the works of Shakespeare and Hogarth.

How to Memorize "gouty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a swollen, red, and painful joint to remember the meaning of gout.

2. associate
   

   - Associate gout with joint pain and inflammation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'G Out Takes U R In' to remember the meaning of gout.

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