Definition of tophus

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • tophus is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • tophus is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • tophus is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of tophus


  • a deposit of urates around a joint or in the external ear; diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. chalkstone
  • an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. calculus
    2. tartar

See definition of tophus in Merriam Webster