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scrofula

/skroʊˈfyoʊlə/ noun · British & US
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What does scrofula mean?

noun

A disease of the lymphatic system, especially in children, characterized by swelling of the neck and other parts of the body; a form of tuberculosis.

Example

"The child was diagnosed with scrofula and required long-term treatment."

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