tophus
tophus · tophi
A deposit of monosodium urate crystals in the body, caused by high levels of uric acid…A deposit of monosodium urate crystals in the body, caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.
Meaning
1 sensesA deposit of monosodium urate crystals in the body, caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood.
More definitions
- a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
- an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Latin tophus (“stone”).From Latin tophus (“stone”).
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Forms
plural: tophiSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout:chalkstone
- an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums:tartarcalculus
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular