1. 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’.