tophus

noun to·phus \ˈtō-fəs\

plural to·phi \ˈtō-ˌfī, -ˌfē\

Definition of TOPHUS

: a deposit of urates in tissues (as cartilage) that is characteristic of gout

Latin, tufa

First Known Use: 1607

Medical Dictionary

noun to·phus \ˈtō-fəs\

plural to·phi \ˈtō-ˌfī, -ˌfē\

: a deposit of urates in tissues (as cartilage) characteristic of gout

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