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6

A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints is known as ____________________.

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Lynna [10]3 years ago
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The appropriate answer is GOUT. Gout is a hereditary disease that is common in men. It results from the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints. These crystals irritate the arterial cartilage and synovial membrane. Symptoms of gout include swelling, pain, tissue degeneration and sometimes fusion of the joint. Gout most commonly affects the great toe. 
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