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The History of Gout | The Disease of Kings
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小调pro posted on 2022/04/10Ever wondered why gout was called the 'Disease of Kings'? Dive into the bizarre history of this painful condition, from ancient remedies to its surprising social status! You'll pick up some fascinating vocabulary related to medical history and maybe even a bit of dark humor along the way.
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weird
US /wɪrd/
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UK /wɪəd/
- Adjective
- Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- Eerily strange or disturbing.
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US /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
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UK /dɪˈskrɪpʃn/
- Noun
- Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- The type or nature of someone or something.
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More ancient
US /ˈenʃənt/
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UK /'eɪnʃənt/
- Adjective
- Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- Relating to a period in history, especially in the distant past.
- Noun
- A person who lived in ancient times.
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More severe
US /səˈvɪr/
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UK /sɪ'vɪə(r)/
- Adjective
- Very bad; harsh
- (Of clothes, etc.) plain; simple; not decorated
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