gout

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of arthritis characterized by recurrent attacks of swelling, pain, redness, and tenderness in the joints, often the big toe.

  - "He was diagnosed with gout in his left foot."
  - "Gout is a common form of arthritis."

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Pronunciation

1. [ɡʌut]
   
   
   
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2. /ɡaʊt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crystalline arthritis , gouty arthritis , urarthritis

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gout
oute , mute , cute

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Variants

List of all variants of gout that leads to same result
gout , goutier , goutiest , gouts , gouty , gout de terroir , chacun a son gout , haut gout

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. Gout was once known as 'the disease of kings' due to its prevalence among the wealthy and royalty.

2. Gout can be prevented and managed through a healthy diet, regular exercise, and medication.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arthritis: A group of conditions characterized by joint inflammation.

2. Uric acid: A waste product produced when the body breaks down purines, which can cause crystals to form in the joints and lead to gout.

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Culture

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Gout has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often symbolizing excess and decadence due to its association with the wealthy and royalty.

How to Memorize "gout"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a swollen, red, and painful joint, particularly in the big toe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gout' with the image of a wealthy, decadent person limping due to a painful joint.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gouty, Greedy, Grand' to remember that gout affects the big toe, is associated with greed, and often affects the wealthy and grand.

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