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Acne
noun · 78% connection
A pustular affection of the skin, due to changes in the sebaceous glands.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Addison's disease
unknown · 78% connection
A morbid condition causing a peculiar brownish discoloration of the skin, and thought, at one time, to be due to disease of the suprar…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Albino
noun · 78% connection
A person, whether negro, Indian, or white, in whom by some defect of organization the substance which gives color to the skin, hair, a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Antistrumatic
noun · 78% connection
A medicine for scrofula.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Arthrodynia
noun · 78% connection
An affection characterized by pain in or about a joint, not dependent upon structural disease.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Attachment
noun · 78% connection
The act attaching, or state of being attached; close adherence or affection; fidelity; regard; an/ passion of affection that binds a p…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Bind
verb · 78% connection
Fig.: To oblige, restrain, or hold, by authority, law, duty, promise, vow, affection, or other moral tie; as, to bind the conscience;…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Botch
noun · 78% connection
A swelling on the skin; a large ulcerous affection; a boil; an eruptive disease.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Calfskin
noun · 78% connection
The hide or skin of a calf; or leather made of the skin.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Chronic eczema
noun · 78% connection
eczema characterized by thickening of the skin with accentuated skin lines
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Contact dermatitis
noun · 78% connection
a delayed type of allergic reaction of the skin resulting from skin contact with a specific allergen (such as poison ivy)
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Croup
noun · 78% connection
An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp.,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Cutaneous
adjective · 78% connection
Of pertaining to the skin; existing on, or affecting, the skin; as, a cutaneous disease; cutaneous absorption; cutaneous respiration.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Dependent
adjective · 78% connection
Relying on, or subject to, something else for support; not able to exist, or sustain itself, or to perform anything, without the will,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Dermatitis
noun · 78% connection
inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Dermis
noun · 78% connection
The deep sensitive layer of the skin beneath the scarfskin or epidermis; -- called also true skin, derm, derma, corium, cutis, and end…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Dogskin
noun · 78% connection
The skin of a dog, or leather made of the skin. Also used adjectively.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.
Drum
noun · 78% connection
An instrument of percussion, consisting either of a hollow cylinder, over each end of which is stretched a piece of skin or vellum, to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: affection, skin, dependent, scrofula.