tophus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.to·phus
noun \ˈtō-fəs\ plural to·phi \ˈtō-ˌfī, -ˌfē\
Definition of TOPHUS
: a deposit of urates in tissues (as cartilage) that is characteristic of gout
Origin of TOPHUS
Latin, tufa
First Known Use: 1607
to·phus
noun \ˈtō-fəs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; to·phi \ˈtō-ˌfī, -ˌfē\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of TOPHUS
: a deposit of urates in tissues (as cartilage) characteristic of gout
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