Etymology:
Meaning:
Scrofula refers to a chronic disease caused by a bacterial infection of the lymph nodes (especially in the neck), often resulting in swelling and abscesses.
Origin:
The term "scrofula" was first used in the 14th century to describe a disease believed to be caused by evil spirits or witchcraft. In the 17th century, it was associated with the belief that the touch of a sovereign (particularly the English monarch) could cure the disease. This led to the practice of "touching for the king's evil," which continued until the 18th century.
The connection between scrofula and swine is thought to stem from the resemblance of the swollen lymph nodes to the tubercles found in pigs affected by tuberculosis. In medieval Latin, "scrofularum" referred to a type of tubercular disease that affected pigs.
The bacterium responsible for scrofula was later identified as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the same organism that causes tuberculosis. Scrofula is now treated with antibiotics.
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