scrofula

/skrof-yuh-luh/US // ˈskrɒf yə lə //UK // (ˈskrɒfjʊlə) //

瘰疬,瘰疬病,瘰疬症,瘰疬性疾病

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
Pathology.
- : primary tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands, especially those of the neck.

Used as a drastic hydragogue in dropsies; and in scrofula, &c.
The kings of England and France long pretended to possess the power of curing scrofula by touching the sore.
Mrs. A., infected with scrofula of the left breast, and in a state of ulceration, applied to me two years since.
Some of the first paragraphs relate to the effects of vegetable food on those who are predisposed to scrofula, consumption, etc.
Thus it is ordinarily prohibited by consumption, scrofula, skin affections of long standing, and cancer.