scrofulæ

A form of scrofula — A form of tuberculosis, most common in women 30-40 years of age, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of scrofula
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