Definitions

1. noun

a rare form of arthritis characterized by the deposition of crystals of monosodium urate in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain.

“The doctor diagnosed her with crystallitis, a condition that caused her intense joint pain and swelling.”

2. noun

a rare condition characterized by the deposition of crystals in the tissues, often associated with gout.

“The patient’s crystallitis was caused by an excess of uric acid in her blood.”