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scrofula
[ skrof-yuh-luh ]
noun
, Pathology.
- primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands, especially those of the neck.
scrofula
/ ˈskrɒfjʊlə /
noun
- pathol no longer in technical use tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands Also called (formerly)the king's evil
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of scrofula1
C14: from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin scrōfulae swollen glands in the neck, literally: little sows (sows were thought to be particularly prone to the disease), from Latin scrōfa sow
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Example Sentences
Used as a drastic hydragogue in dropsies; and in scrofula, &c.
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The kings of England and France long pretended to possess the power of curing scrofula by touching the sore.
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Mrs. A., infected with scrofula of the left breast, and in a state of ulceration, applied to me two years since.
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Some of the first paragraphs relate to the effects of vegetable food on those who are predisposed to scrofula, consumption, etc.
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Thus it is ordinarily prohibited by consumption, scrofula, skin affections of long standing, and cancer.
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