- 1. n. One of the mineral concretions about the joints, and in other situations, occurring chiefly in gouty persons. They consist usually of urate of sodium; when occurring in the internal organs they are also composed of phosphate of calcium. Source: opted
- 2. n. Calcareous tufa. Source: opted
- 3. n. a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout Source: wordnet
- 4. n. an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. (Med.) One of the mineral concretions about the joints, and in other situations, occurring chiefly in gouty persons. They consist usually of urate of sodium; when occurring in the internal organs they are also composed of phosphate of calcium. 2. (Min.) Calcareous tufa. Source: webster
- 6. One of the mineral concretions about the joints, and in othersituations, occurring chiefly in gouty persons. They consist usuallyof urate of sodium; when occurring in the internal organs they arealso composed of phosphate of calcium. Source: adambom
- 7. n. a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout Source: ecdict
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