瘰 (luǒ) - Scrofula — a form of tuberculosis affecting the & historically known as the 'king's evil'.

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瘰 · luǒ

Scrofula — a form of tuberculosis affecting the lymph nodes, especially in the neck;

historically known as the 'king's evil'.

Scrofula — a form of tuberculosis affecting thehistorically known as the 'king's evil'.

Usage highlights

ScrofulaScrofulous soresScrofulous lymph nodesCervical scrofulaScrofula treatmentScrofula powder

Synonyms

  • 瘰疬— scrofula (the full medical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient presented with scrofula (瘰疬).
  • Scrofula was historically treated with surgery (瘰疬手术).
  • Traditional Chinese medicine has remedies for scrofula (中医治瘰疬).

Collocations

  • Scrofula(瘰疬)
  • Scrofulous sores(瘰疬疮)
  • Scrofulous lymph nodes(瘰疬淋巴结)
  • Cervical scrofula(颈瘰)
  • Scrofula treatment(治瘰疬)
  • Scrofula powder(瘰疬散)

Idioms

  • Scrofula and scabies(瘰疬疥癣)
  • Broken scrofula and running sores(破瘰流疬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with tuberculosis and considered difficult to treat.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, scrofula was viewed as a condition involving phlegm nodules and blood stasis.
  • The character appears almost exclusively in medical contexts, particularly in traditional medicine texts.

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