What does gout mean?
A type of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, and redness in the joints, often caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. It can also refer to a type of wine made from the Nebbiolo grape.
Example
"The doctor diagnosed him with gout, which explained the sudden pain in his big toe."
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