癧 (lì) - Scrofula — a tuberculous infection of the lymph

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Scrofula — a tuberculous infection of the lymph nodes in the neck, historically known as 'the king's evil'.

Scrofula — a tuberculous infection of the lymph

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 瘰癧— scrofula (more specific term for tuberculous lymphadenitis)
  • 瘰瘍— scrofulous ulcer

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was diagnosed with scrofula (瘰癧).
  • Traditional Chinese medicine treats scrofula (癧) with herbs.
  • The patient had swollen lymph nodes due to scrofula (癧病).

Collocations

  • scrofula(癧病)
  • scrofula and goiter(癧瘻)
  • scrofula swelling(癧腫)
  • scrofula sore(癧瘡)
  • scrofula lump(癧核)
  • scrofula of neck(頸癧)

Idioms

  • Scrofula and goiter diseases(癧瘻之疾)
  • Hard to treat scrofula(頑癧)
  • Breaking scrofula lumps(破癧)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with tuberculosis and considered difficult to treat in traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Often mentioned in classical medical texts alongside other chronic skin and lymph node diseases.
  • In folk belief, sometimes thought to be caused by imbalances in the body's qi and blood circulation.

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