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podagra

noun po·dag·ra \ pə-ˈda-grə \

Definition of podagra

: a painful condition of the big toe caused by gout

Origin and Etymology of podagra

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, literally, foot trap, from pod-, pous + agra hunt, catch; probably akin to Greek agein to drive, lead — more at agent

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podagra

noun po·dag·ra \ pə-ˈdag-rə \

medical Definition of podagra

1 : gout
2 : a painful condition of the big toe caused by gout

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