scrofula

/ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/ · noun

Meaning

A form of tuberculosis, most common in children, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.

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Related words

struma(English)scrophula(English)scrofulosis(English)scrofuloderma(English)scrofulide(English)bubo(English)tuberculophobia(English)lichen sclerosus(English)sores(English)lymph(English)tuberculosis(English)touching(English)

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