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

Pain Management Cold compresses can help manage pain, swelling, and symptoms associated with acute (sudden, short-term) injuries, gout, muscle strains, and tendinitis (tendon irritation). —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024

According to the Post-Standard, authorities said Conley used colchicine — a medicine used to treat gout — to poison Yoder. —Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024

There are medications to lower LDL cholesterol and to help control inflammation, including low-dose colchicine, a drug that’s traditionally been used to treat gout. —Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Aug. 2024

Inflammatory arthritis: Arthritis that develops from inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and gout is accompanied by swelling, pain, warmth, and tenderness in the joints. —Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 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