tophus

• Terme médical désignant un dépôt de cristaux d'urate qui se forme autour des articulations ou dans l'oreille externe, caractéristique de la goutte chronique ou avancée ; il peut aussi désigner des dépôts sur les dents et les gencives.

A medical term for a deposit of urate crystals that forms around joints or in the external ear, characteristic of advanced or chronic gout; also refers to an incrustation that can form on teeth and gums.

1. Gout depositC2formalmedical

   A deposit of urate crystals that forms around a joint or in the external ear, characteristic of advanced or chronic gout.

   Tophus goutteux

   • The patient developed a tophus on his elbow after years of untreated gout.
   • Doctors identified a tophus in the cartilage of the ear.
   • Chronic gout can lead to the formation of a tophus in various joints.

   Synonymeschalkstone

2. C2formalmedical

   A hard, mineralized deposit that forms on the teeth and gums, also known as dental calculus or tartar.

   Tartre dentaire

   • The dentist removed a tophus from the patient's lower incisors.
   • Poor oral hygiene can lead to the buildup of tophus on the teeth.
   • Regular brushing helps prevent the formation of tophus on the gums.

   Synonymescalculustartar