scrofulide

/skrɒfˈlaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of tuberculosis that affects the lymph nodes of the neck, especially in children

“The doctor diagnosed the child with scrofulide and prescribed a course of antibiotics.”

2. noun

a glandular swelling, especially on the neck, associated with tuberculosis

“The patient’s scrofulide was a visible sign of the underlying infection.”

Synonyms

  • lymphadenitis
  • tuberculosis

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • uninfected