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tophus

Syllabification: (to·phus)
Pronunciation: /ˈtōfəs/
Definition of tophus

noun (plural tophi /-fī/)

Medicine
  • a deposit of crystalline uric acid and other substances at the surface of joints or in skin or cartilage, typically as a feature of gout.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin, denoting loose porous stones of various kinds

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