gouty
/'gauti/
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Definition
- 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.