scrofulous

adjective scrof·u·lous \-ləs\

Definition of SCROFULOUS

: of, relating to, or affected with scrofula

a : having a diseased run-down appearance

b : morally contaminated <scrofulous characters…so quick to smear — John Garrity>

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Medical Dictionary

adjective scrof·u·lous \ˈskrȯf-yə-ləs, ˈskräf-\

: of, relating to, or affected with scrofula <scrofulous ulcers>

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