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1. (n.) tophus
a calcareous concretion formed in the soft tissue about a joint, in the pinna of the ear, etc., esp. in gout.
Etymology: (1545–55; < L tōphus, tōfustufa)
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1. (noun) tophus, chalkstone
a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout
2. (noun) tartar, calculus, tophus
an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
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1. (noun) tophus
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) tophus
calcareous tufa
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