Scrofula

Definitions

A form of tuberculosis, most common in women 30-40 years of age, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph nodes, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.

countable, uncountable

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“1970: R.H.C. Davis A History of Medieval Europe Longman: SBN 582482089. P298. "(In 1100) It (The Church) relied on the king (of France) for protection and in return⟳ gave him authority. It even ..gave support⟳ for the claim⟳ that by his royal touch⟳, he could miraculously cure the scrofula. (A similar claim⟳ was made for the kings of England, and was exercised till the reign of Queen Anne; one of the last⟳ people to be cured in that way being Dr. Johnson.)”

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