gout

\ ˈgau̇t

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Definition of gout

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Other suggestions included rubbing roghan baboona, a classical Unani oil-based considered beneficial in treating gout, joint pain and backache, on the scalp and chest. — Washington Post, "Kimchi, cow poop and other spurious coronavirus remedies," 2 Feb. 2020 Monahan noted that Sanders has previously been treated for gout, high cholesterol, diverticulitis, hypothyroidism, laryngitis secondary to esophageal reflux, lumbar strain, and complete removal of superficial skin lesions. — Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, "Bernie Sanders in 'good health' after heart attack, according to his doctor," 31 Dec. 2019 One new study found that heart attack survivors benefited from a medicine long used to treat gout. — Marilyn Marchione, chicagotribune.com, "New and old drugs may offer new ways to fight heart disease," 15 Nov. 2019 His ailments included gout; a mild elevation of cholesterol; an inflammation of out-pouches in the bowel known as diverticulitis; and hormone replacement therapy for an underactive thyroid gland. — New York Times, "Bernie Sanders Had Heart Attack, His Doctors Say as He Leaves Hospital," 4 Oct. 2019 Even with the third-row seat-backs up, the Telluride reserves 21 cubic feet of cargo space, which is enough to carry a folded baby stroller, or one of those kneeler-wheelers, in case the gout is flaring up. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2020 Kia Telluride: A Peaceful Ride Even With a Car Full of Kids," 17 Jan. 2020 After praying for relief from thyroid and gout illnesses, Miller said the nuns had been a critical lifeline in a remote area where help is difficult to reach. — Chris Kenning, The Courier-Journal, "37 years after Mother Teresa came to Appalachia, her nuns return to help the poor," 24 Dec. 2019 After praying for relief from thyroid and gout illnesses, Miller said the nuns had been a critical lifeline in a remote area where help is difficult to reach. — Chris Kenning, Washington Post, "Mother Teresa’s nuns return to her rural Kentucky mission," 24 Dec. 2019 Surprising benefits also were seen in a Canadian study of the decades-old gout drug. — Marilyn Marchione, chicagotribune.com, "New and old drugs may offer new ways to fight heart disease," 15 Nov. 2019

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“Gout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gout. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.

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