Scrofulide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scrofulide is a noun meaning (rare) Any affliction of the skin dependent on scrofula.
Meaning
(rare) Any affliction of the skin dependent on scrofula.
Example Sentences
1870: Title American Journal of Syphilography and Dermatology: Publisher F.W. Christern: "After recovery from tinea tonsurans...crusts and epidermic exfoliations form on the scalp. It is a benign scrofulide induced by the trycophyton."
Word Forms
- scrofulides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scrofuloderma, scrofula, scrophula, struma, scorbutus, syphilide.
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