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- [toh-fuh s]
- /ˈtoʊ fəs/
- /təfˈeɪʃəs/
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- [toh-fuh s]
- /ˈtoʊ fəs/
Definition of tophaceous word
- noun plural tophaceous a calcareous concretion formed in the soft tissue about a joint, in the pinna of the ear, etc., especially in gout; a gouty deposit. 1
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Origin of tophaceous
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin tōphus, tōfus tufa
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Parts of speech for Tophaceous
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tophaceous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tophaceous usage trend in Literature
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- what is tophaceous gout?
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