tophus

noun /'toʊfəs/

Definition
a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
Example
The word 'tophus' is often used in everyday conversation.
Synonyms
chalkstone
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6

Word Statistics

Length
6
Syllables
2
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