Podagra: meaning, definitions and examples

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podagra

 

[ pษ™สŠหˆdรฆษกrษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Podagra is a type of arthritis characterized by sudden and severe pain, redness, and swelling in the joints, particularly the big toe. It is often associated with high levels of uric acid in the blood, leading to the formation of urate crystals in the joints. The condition can cause intense discomfort and may require medical treatment to manage.

Synonyms

gout

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with podagra after experiencing severe foot pain.
  • Managing podagra often involves dietary changes to lower uric acid levels.
  • Symptoms of podagra can flare up during the night.

Translations

Translations of the word "podagra" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น podagra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เคกเคพเค—เฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Podagra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ podagra

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะฐะณั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podagra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—›้ขจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท podagre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ podagra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท podagra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ตํ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ู‚ุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—›้ฃŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podagra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gout

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะดะฐะณั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podagra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ podagra

Word origin

The term 'podagra' originates from the Greek words 'pous', meaning 'foot', and 'agra', meaning 'catch' or 'seize'. This etymology reflects the condition's characteristic of attacking the foot, particularly the big toe, leading to debilitating pain. Historically, podagra has been recognized since ancient times, with writings from Hippocrates and other ancient physicians describing the symptoms and treatments associated with this condition. In literature, podagra has often been linked to the affluent classes, as it was thought to be a result of excessive indulgence in rich food and alcohol. Today, it is commonly referred to as gout and is known to result from metabolic issues as well as lifestyle choices.