tophus

/ˈtoʊfəs/
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Other forms: tophi

Definitions of tophus
  1. noun
    a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
    synonyms: chalkstone
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    type of:
    urate
    a salt of uric acid
  2. noun
    an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
    synonyms: calculus, tartar
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    type of:
    crust, encrustation, incrustation
    a hard outer layer that covers something
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