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Tophus (plural, tophi) A chalky deposit of a uric acid compound found in gout. Tophi occur most frequently around joints and in the external ear. Mentioned in: Gout tophus [tō′fəs] pl. tophi Etymology: L, tufa, porous rock a calculus containing sodium urate that develops in fibrous tissue around joints, typically in patients with gout. -tophaceous, adj. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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