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.
Synovitis develops, inflammation causes synovial fluid to increase, making the joint swollen and stiff. With further breakdown of cartilage, thickening of the ends of the bones and synovium, you have a bone-on-bone rubbing that causes even more pain. The disease process associated with osteoarthritis is complicated.