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

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

From Project Gutenberg

Cod-liver oil and iodide of iron are required, especially by patients of strumous diathesis, the object being to promote a more healthy state of system, so as to prevent extension of the inflammation and facilitate the healing process.

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Various so-called strumous disorders of this organ, as will be seen hereafter, not uncommonly, however, come under the care of the ophthalmologist as sequel� of the disease.

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Any of the lingering results of the disease, such as bronchitis, otorrhoea, conjunctivitis, etc., should receive prompt attention; iron and cod-liver oil should be prescribed for the weakly and strumous, and regular hours of sleep, careful diet, and appropriate bathing and exercise should be advised.

From Project Gutenberg

In the earlier stages the position of the swelling, immediately beneath and in front of the ear, its triangular shape, and the elevation and outward displacement of the lobe of the ear of the affected side, distinguish it from the enlargement of the cervical lymph-glands so liable to occur in strumous subjects.

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