noun
- gout affecting the foot, especially the big toe
Usage: medical
Examples
- The physician diagnosed him with podagra after examining his swollen toe.
- Podagra was a common ailment among wealthy Romans who consumed rich foods.
- The patient’s podagra flared up during periods of stress and poor diet.
- Ancient texts describe podagra as a disease of kings and nobles.
- Treatment for podagra includes dietary changes and anti-inflammatory medication.
- The term podagra comes from Greek words meaning ‘foot’ and ‘seizure’.