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.
Aseptic joint effusion means that the cause is not a bacterial infection. Possible causes include viral infection, physical trauma, or arthritis (especially inflammatory types of arthritis). A small amount of fluid exists in normal joints. When a joint is affected by inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis), abnormal fluid build-up is not uncommon. When this occurs, the joint appears swollen. There may also be joint pain, redness, warmth, and decreased range of motion occurring along with joint effusion.