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gout

[gout] / gaʊt /


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The damp climate and the rigors of life on the march were tough for a man in his 60s who had long suffered from crippling gout and could often barely walk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The Welshman struggled with gout in his ankle all night in Nottingham, but while his walking was hampered his throw certainly was not.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Crystalys, which is developing a treatment for gout, found replacements and disclosed a $205 million Series A round in September.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Only seven discussed drug-based treatment for gout, and these usually focused on short-term pain relief such as steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like colchicine, ibuprofen, and naproxen.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

When Rhaegal roared, a gout of yellow flame turned darkness into day for half a heartbeat.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin