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  • noun medicine A medical condition with symptoms resembling gout but caused by precipitation of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints instead of monosodium ureate crystals.

Etymologies

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pseudo- +‎ gout

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Examples

  • Since rhomboid crystal depositions can be seen in other clinical conditions such as pseudogout, this case invites consideration of plasma cell myeloma in the differential diagnosis of patients with rhomboid crystalline deposition in the bone marrow and in sites/organs other than the bone marrow.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles Andres Matoso 2010

  • However, the wrist, ankle, shoulder, elbow and hands are other joints where pseudogout strikes.

    SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines 2009

  • Most people don't realize there is a difference between gout and pseudogout.

    SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines 2009

  • DONOHUE: Will you please give some information on pseudogout?

    SouthCoastToday.com Latest Headlines 2009

  • Slide 14: Cont; Acute episodes of severe synovitis may occur in those who have gout or pseudogout.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2008

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