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Scrufula

Noun:

A medical condition characterized by the swelling of lymph nodes, typically in the neck, caused by infection.

Sample Sentence:

Her scrufula was treated with antibiotics to reduce the inflammation.

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• Antibiotics
• Lymph Node Swelling

Adjective:

Relating to or affected by scrufula.

Sample Sentence:

The scrufula patient had enlarged lymph nodes and a persistent cough.

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• Enlarged Lymph Nodes
• Persistent Cough Remedies

Popular Usage:

In modern medical practice, the term scrufula is not commonly used. It has been replaced by the term cervical lymphadenitis.

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• Cervical Lymphadenitis

Local Usage:

In some regions, scrufula is still used colloquially to refer to swollen lymph nodes caused by infection.

Related Products:

• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Infection Remedies