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scrofula

/ˈskrɒf.jʊ.lə/

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noun

/ˈskrɒf.jʊ.lə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, форма туберкулеза, вызывающая опухание лимфатических желез, особенно на шее.

A medical condition, a form of tuberculosis that causes swelling of the lymphatic glands, particularly in the neck.

uncountable

  1. Tuberculosis of lymph nodesC2formalmedical

    A form of tuberculosis that primarily affects the lymph nodes in the neck, causing swelling and sometimes abscesses.

    ruЗолотуха

    • Historically, scrofula was known as the King's Evil.
    • The patient was diagnosed with scrofula after a biopsy of the swollen gland.
    • Treatment for scrofula involves a long course of antibiotics.

    Synonymsstruma

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