What is another word for scrofula?
Pronunciation: [skɹˈɒfjʊlə] (IPA) 
Scrofula is a term used to describe a chronic bacterial infection of the lymph nodes caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The condition is also known as King's Evil, a term derived from ancient beliefs that the touch of the monarch could cure scrofula. Some synonyms or related terms for scrofula include tuberculosis lymphadenitis, cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis, cold inflammation, glandular tuberculosis, and malignant adenitis. Other terms used to describe scrofula include struma, strumous disease, scrophula, and scrophulosis. Although scrofula is a rare condition in industrialized countries due to the widespread use of antibiotics, it remains prevalent in developing nations with limited access to healthcare.
