Gouty

/ˈɡaʊti/ adjective

Definition

Affected by, relating to, or suffering from gout, the painful joint disease.

Etymology

From Old French 'gout', which comes from Latin 'gutta' (drop), based on the belief that gout resulted from 'drops' of corrupted humor flowing into joints.

Kelly Says

Gout was called the 'disease of kings' because it was associated with wealth, rich foods, and excessive wine—King Henry VIII famously suffered from it, which made it sound almost prestigious despite the agony!

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