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Gouty

Adjective

1. Suffering from or characteristic of gout disease, which is a common form of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints.

Example sentence: John's gouty toe caused him severe pain and swelling.

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2. Resembling or characteristic of gout in appearance.

Example sentence: The gouty lump on his finger was red and inflamed.

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Noun

1. A person suffering from gout.

Example sentence: The old man sitting next to me at the doctor's office was a gouty who needed medical attention.

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Etymology

The term "gouty" originated from the Latin word "gutta" meaning "a drop," referring to the belief that gout was caused by the dropping of excessive uric acid in the joints.