Associations to the word «Scrofula»

Wiktionary

SCROFULA, noun. (pathology) 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.

Dictionary definition

SCROFULA, noun. A form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley