Highlights. 1  Gout is a painful inflammatory arthritis condition caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints and soft tissues. The painful attacks often begin at night and may last for a week. 2  8.3 million people in the U.S. have gout.
A ministerium is an association of clergy from various religious groups who come together to accomplish a specific purpose, often to build collegiality and to meet or address socioeconomic needs in the community.
Medical Definition of germanium. : a grayish white hard brittle metalloid element that resembles silicon and is used as a semiconductorâsymbol Ge; see element table. See words that rhyme with germanium Spanish Central: Translation of germanium Nglish: Translation of germanium for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about germanium.