strumous

American  

[stroo-muhs] / ˈstru məs /

adjective

1. strumose.

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Other Word Forms

• strumousness noun

Etymology

Origin of strumous

First recorded in 1580–90; strum(a) + -ous

Example Sentences

It was one of the rare cases of this disease not supervening upon an original strumous diathesis, and, had it been properly cared for in the beginning, might have been cured.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 05, March, 1858 by Various

Like the strawberry, if eaten without sugar and cream, it does not undergo any acetous fermentation in the stomach, even with gouty or strumous persons.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Caries of the head, neck, and trochanters of the femur is a very common disease in this variable climate, and frequently connected with the strumous taint.

From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph

The child of a strumous habit may be greatly benefited by sea bathing, united with a few years' residence on the coast.

From The Maternal Management of Children, in Health and Disease by Bull, Thomas

This is especially apt to occur in strumous and feeble children.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various