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Meaning of gout

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gout

Pronunciation:[ɡʌut]/ɡaʊt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An extremely painful inflammation of joints, especially of the big toe, caused by a metabolic defect resulting in the accumulation of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urates around the joints.

    Synonyms:crystalline arthritisgouty arthritisurarthritis
  2. (usually followed by of) A spurt or splotch.

  3. A disease of wheat and cornstalks, caused by insect larvae.

verb

Definitions

  1. To spurt.