gouty arthritis

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gouty arthritis

A form of arthritis caused by urate crystals (formed from uric acid) deposited in the soft tissues of joints. Uric acid is a waste product, normally eliminated without any problems.

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gouty arthritis - 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

gout, urarthritis

arthritis - inflammation of a joint or joints

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