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tophus
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to·phus  (tfs)
n. pl. to·phi (-f)
1. A deposit of urates in the skin and tissue around a joint or in the external ear, occurring in gout. Also called chalkstone.
2. A concretion of mineral salts and organic matter deposited on the surface of the teeth.
[Latin tphus, tufa.]
tophus [ˈtəʊfəs]
n pl -phi [-faɪ]
(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol a deposit of sodium urate in the helix of the ear or surrounding a joint: a diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout Also called chalkstone
[from Latin, variant of tōfus tufa, tuff]
tophaceous  [təʊˈfeɪʃəs] adj
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Noun1.tophus - a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external eartophus - a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
chalkstone
urate - a salt of uric acid
2.tophus - an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gumstophus - an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
calculus, tartar
crust, encrustation, incrustation - a hard outer layer that covers something
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Tophi usually occur on the toes, fingers, hands and elbows.
Gout A New Treatment for An Old Disease by Nathan Wei / Health care industry community
If and when this occurs the doctor will recommend surgery to remove the large tophi and correct any joint deformity.
What Is Gout? by Brenda Williams / Food/cooking/nutrition community
Gouty tophi involving the external ear may occur in the helix and antihelix, presenting as firm nodules that may ulcerate.
Gout by Hollowell, Monica; Thompson, Lester D.R.; Pantanowitz, Liron / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
 
 
 
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