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scrofulousness

/skrəˈfuːləs.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does scrofulousness mean?

noun

The state of being scrofulous; a condition characterized by a rough, scaly, or tubercular skin or flesh, especially of the neck or throat.

Example

"The scrofulousness of the patient's skin made it difficult to diagnose the underlying condition."

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