Tophaceous
noun, plural tophi
[toh-fahy] /ˈtoʊ faɪ/ (Show IPA). Pathology.
1.
a calcareous concretion formed in the soft tissue about a joint, in the pinna of the ear, etc., especially in gout; a gouty deposit.
noun (pl) -phi (-faɪ)
1.
(pathol) a deposit of sodium urate in the helix of the ear or surrounding a joint: a diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout Also called chalkstone
tophaceous to·pha·ceous (tə-fā’shəs)
adj.
Of or characteristic of a tophus.
Sandy; gritty.
tophus to·phus (tō’fəs)
n. pl. to·phi (-fī)
A deposit of urates in the skin and tissue around a joint or in the external ear.
Dental calculus; tartar.
Read Also:
- Tophaceous gout
tophaceous gout n. Gout in which deposits of uric acid and urates occur as tophi.
- Tophamper
noun, Nautical. 1. the light upper sails and their gear and spars, sometimes used to refer to all spars and gear above the deck. 2. any unnecessary weight, either aloft or about the upper decks.
- Top-hamper
noun, Nautical. 1. the light upper sails and their gear and spars, sometimes used to refer to all spars and gear above the deck. 2. any unnecessary weight, either aloft or about the upper decks.
- Top-hat
adjective 1. of or relating to polite or fashionable society. noun 1. a tall, cylindrical hat with a stiff brim usually slightly curved on the sides, worn by men especially on formal occasions. Compare beaver1 (def 4), opera hat, silk hat. noun 1. a man’s hat with a tall cylindrical crown and narrow brim, often […]
- Top-hat scheme
noun 1. (informal) a pension scheme for the senior executives of an organization