podagra
/pəˈdæɡrə/
noun
- A painful form of arthritis that affects the big toe, caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joint.
- The doctor diagnosed the swelling in her big toe as podagra.
- His podagra flared up after he ate too much red meat and drank wine.
- Many historical figures, including Benjamin Franklin, suffered from podagra.
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