Definitions for scrofula
ˈskrɒf yə ləscro·fu·la

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scrofula, struma, king's evilnoun

   a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. scrofulanoun

   A form of tuberculosis, most common in children, tending to cause enlarged and degenerated lymph glands, especially in the neck, and often chronic, intractable skin inflammation as well.

2. Etymology: diminutive of scrofa: a breeding sow, because swine were supposed to be subject to the complaint; or by fanciful comparison of the glandular swellings to little pigs.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. SCROFULAnoun

   A depravation of the humours of the body, which breaks out in sores commonly called the king’s evil.

   Etymology: from scrofa, Latin, a sow, as χοῖϱας.

   If matter in the milk dispose to coagulation, it produces a scrofula. Richard Wiseman, of Tumours.

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1. scrofula

   Scrofula is a form of tuberculosis affecting the lymph nodes of the neck. It is characterized by the development of enlarged and inflamed lymph nodes which can rupture and form open sores or abscesses. It is caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and is usually seen in people with weakened immune systems.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scrofulanoun

   a constitutional disease, generally hereditary, especially manifested by chronic enlargement and cheesy degeneration of the lymphatic glands, particularly those of the neck, and marked by a tendency to the development of chronic intractable inflammations of the skin, mucous membrane, bones, joints, and other parts, and by a diminution in the power of resistance to disease or injury and the capacity for recovery. Scrofula is now generally held to be tuberculous in character, and may develop into general or local tuberculosis (consumption)

2. Etymology: [L. scrofulae, fr. scrofa a breeding sow, because swine were supposed to be subject to such a complaint, or by a fanciful comparison of the glandular swellings to little pigs; perhaps akin to Gr. an old sow: cf. F. scrofules. Cf. Scroyle.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Scrofula

   skrof′ū-la, n. a disease with chronic swellings of the glands in various parts of the body, esp. the neck, tending to suppurate: the king's evil.—adjs. Scrofulit′ic, Scrof′ulous, pertaining to, resembling, or affected with scrofula.—adv. Scrof′ulously.—n. Scrof′ulousness. [L. scrofulæ—scrofula, a little pig, dim. of scrofa, a sow.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of scrofula in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of scrofula in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=scrofula
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Scrofula
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=scrofula
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrofula
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=scrofula