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Definition of: scrofulous
(skrof′yə·ləs) adjective
1. Pertaining to, affected with, or of the nature of scrofula.
2. Like scrofula; hence, morally diseased.
—scrof′u·lous·ly adverb
—scrof′u·lous·ness noun
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