tophus
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
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