GOUT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
Categories: Arthritis
Synonyms
Gouty arthritis, Gout, Urarthritis
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "gout" was borrowed from French goût. It started in Latin gutta. Then it appeared in Old French gote. Later, people used it in Middle English goute. Many other languages have similar words:.
- Spanish: gota
🔗 Related Words
goutte – A related word in the same word family.
gutta – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
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