Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Affected by or suffering from gout: Describes a person or condition characterized by gout, a painful inflammatory arthritis.
   • Relating to or caused by gout: Pertaining to the symptoms, effects, or nature of gout.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The elderly man had gouty swellings in his joints, which made walking difficult.
  • His gouty condition required a strict diet to avoid purine-rich foods.
  • She cared for her gouty father, ensuring he took his medication.

Advanced Usage

• "gouty arthritis": A specific term for the joint inflammation caused by gout.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with gouty arthritis after examining his swollen toe.

Variants and Related Words

• Gout (n): The disease itself, a form of inflammatory arthritis.
  • High levels of uric acid in the blood can lead to gout.

Synonyms

• Arthritic: Relating to or affected by arthritis (a broader category that includes gout).
• Podagric (archaic/medical): An older term specifically meaning afflicted with gout, especially in the feet.

Adjective

1. suffering from gout