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Struma

Scrofula.

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Disease 76% connected

Lack of ease; uneasiness; trouble; vexation; disquiet.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tuberculosis 76% connected

A constitutional disease characterized by the production of tubercles in the internal organs, and especially in the lungs, where it constitutes the m…

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Scrofulous 74% connected

Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Scrofulous 74% connected

Pertaining to scrofula, or partaking of its nature; as, scrofulous tumors; a scrofulous habit of body.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Goiter 92% connected

Alt. of Goitre

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Goitre 92% connected

An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck; bronchocele. It is frequently associated with cretinism, and is most common in…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Scrofula 92% connected

A constitutional disease, generally hereditary, especially manifested by chronic enlargement and cheesy degeneration of the lymphatic glands, particu…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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