1. Noun
One of the mineral concretions about the joints, and in other situations, occurring chiefly in gouty persons. They consist usually of urate of sodium; when occurring in the internal organs they are also composed of phosphate of calcium.
2. Noun
Calcareous tufa.
3. Noun
an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
4. Noun
a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
Vocabulary classified under Chemistry
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