scrofula

noun

scrof·u·la | \ ˈskrȯ-fyə-lə,

ˈskrä-\

Definition of scrofula

: tuberculosis of lymph nodes especially in the neck

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Several diseases, such as diabetes, yellow fever, typhoid fever and the glandular disease scrofula, can be associated with certain scents. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN, "When it comes to attractiveness, your smell and voice play a role," 18 May 2017

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scrofula

noun

scrof·u·la | \ ˈskrȯf-yə-lə, ˈskräf-

\

Medical Definition of scrofula

: tuberculosis of lymph nodes especially in the neck

— called also king's evil

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