1
: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood
2
: a mass or aggregate especially of something fluid often gushing or bursting forth
gouty adjective

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Because canned sardines are high in sodium and are a high-purine food, they should only be eaten in moderation for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, gout, and kidney disease. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 Underlying conditions such as gout, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis can also increase the risk of hip bursitis.11 3. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Oct. 2024 Sears sold Schieffelin’s Effervescent Lithia Tablets, which were marketed for a variety of health concerns, including gout. Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024 Pain Management Cold compresses can help manage pain, swelling, and symptoms associated with acute (sudden, short-term) injuries, gout, muscle strains, and tendinitis (tendon irritation). Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gout 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English goute, from Anglo-French gute drop, gout, from Latin gutta drop

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gout was in the 13th century

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“Gout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gout. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

gout

noun
: a disease marked by a painful inflammation and swelling of the joints and by the deposit of salts of uric acid in and around the joints
gouty adjective

Medical Definition

gout

noun
: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood

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