Tophus Definition & Meaning
tophus
- noun
- 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
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- What does tophus mean?
- 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
- What part of speech is tophus?
- Tophus is a noun.
- How many definitions does tophus have?
- Tophus has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).