What does GOUTY mean?

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Adjective

Definitions

• Relating to or affected by gout, a form of arthritis caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in joints and other tissues, causing severe pain and inflammation.
• Having swollen or enlarged joints resembling those of gout sufferers.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈɡaʊti/
• UK: /ˈɡaʊti/

Origin and Usage

The word "gouty" is derived from the Old French word "gote" meaning "a drop". The term "gouty" has been used to describe the symptoms of gout since the 16th century. It is now commonly used to refer to anything that is swollen or inflamed.

Synonyms

• Arthritic
• Inflamed
• Swollen
• Tender

Related Words

• Gouts
• Golly
• Gourd
• Glovy
• Gogos

Example Sentences

• After eating a lot of red meat, he woke up with a gouty toe.
• The gouty joints in his hands made it difficult to grip things.