Tophus

Translation of "tophus" into Russian

Noun

/ˈtəʊfəs/

/ˈtoʊfəs/

tophus

tophi pl

tophuses pl

The doctor examined the tophus on the patient's elbow.

Врач осмотрел тофус на локте пациента.

Noun

/ˈtəʊfəs/

/ˈtoʊfəs/

A deposit of uric acid crystals, typically found in the joints, cartilage, and skin, often associated with gout.

The doctor examined the patient's foot and identified a tophus near the big toe joint.

A porous calcareous rock (tufa) deposited from mineral springs, composed chiefly of calcium carbonate.

The cliff was formed of white tophus laid down by ancient hot springs.

Adjective

/ˈtəʊfəs/

/ˈtoʊfəs/

Relating to or resembling a tophus; used before a noun.

Severe tophus inflammation was noted around the joint.