Full Definition of FUGUE. 1. a: a musical composition in which one or two themes are repeated or imitated by successively entering voices and contrapuntally developed in a continuous interweaving of the voice parts b: something that resembles a fugue especially in interweaving repetitive elements. 2.
There are several diseases that can cause joint pain and swelling. Examples of these diseases include: Gout: This is a type of arthritis which causes acute pain stiffness and joint swelling. The disorder commonly affects the big toe and the joint swelling can be continuous unless the disorder is treated.
Arthritis, or joint inflammation, can cause localized swelling in the foot or ankle. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that may cause occasional swelling, usually in a single joint. Gout is another form of arthritis that typically causes a very painful, red, swollen big toe joint.