struma
struma · strumas · strumae
ScrofulaScrofula.
/ˈstɹuːmə/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Scrofula.
(countable, uncountable)A scrofulous swelling; a tumour or goitre.
More definitions
- a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
- abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
Origin
From Latin strūma.From Latin strūma.
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Forms
plural: strumas / strumaeSynonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands:scrofulaking's evil
- abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet:goitergoitrethyromegaly
Word family
7 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable