gout

(gout)

1. A disturbance of uric-acid metabolism occurring chiefly in males, characterized by painful inflammation of the joints, especially of the feet and hands, and arthritic attacks resulting from elevated levels of uric acid in the blood and the deposition of urate crystals around the joints. The condition can become chronic and result in deformity.
2. A large blob or clot: “and makes it bleed great gouts of blood” (Oscar Wilde).

Related Forms:

• goutˈi·ness noun

• goutˈy adjective