Meaning
gout
- A painful form of inflammatory arthritis caused by excess uric acid.
In a sentence
Il medico gli ha prescritto una dieta per prevenire la gotta.
The doctor prescribed him a diet to prevent gout.
Un forte attacco di gotta gli impediva di camminare.
A severe attack of gout prevented him from walking.
Chi soffre di gotta deve limitare il consumo di carni rosse.
Those suffering from gout must limit red meat consumption.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gotta | feminine · singular |
| gotte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the singular with the definite article: 'la gotta'.