gout

noun

ˈgau̇t 

1

: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood

2

: a mass or aggregate especially of something fluid often gushing or bursting forth

gouty

ˈgau̇-tē 

adjective

Examples of gout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The substance is used to treat gout and can be fatal and high dosages, the National Library of Medicine states. —Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024

Additionally, cicadas may lead to gout flare-ups and mercury accumulation in the insect means pregnant or lactating women and young children should avoid eating them, Amidor says. —Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English goute, from Anglo-French gute drop, gout, from Latin gutta drop

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

gout

noun

ˈgau̇t 

: a disease marked by a painful inflammation and swelling of the joints and by the deposit of salts of uric acid in and around the joints

gouty

-ē 

adjective

Medical Definition

gout

noun

ˈgau̇t 

: a metabolic disease marked by a painful inflammation of the joints, deposits of urates in and around the joints, and usually an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood