
tophus
n 1: a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear;
diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout [syn: {chalkstone}]
2: an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums [syn: {tartar},
{calculus}]
[also: {tophi} (pl)]
Source: WordNet® 2.0
tophi
See {tophus}
Source: WordNet® 2.0