tophus

to·phus

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toh-fuh s]
- /ˈtoʊ fəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [toh-fuh s]
- /ˈtoʊ fəs/

Definitions of tophus word

noun plural tophus 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
noun tophus a deposit of sodium urate in the helix of the ear or surrounding a joint: a diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout 0
noun tophus an abnormal mineral deposit, as of calcium carbonate, about the joints, on the roots of the teeth, etc., in a person who has the gout; chalkstone 0

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Origin of tophus

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 Tophus

noun

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preposition

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tophus 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.

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