scrofula, struma, king's evil
(noun) a form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands
goiter, goitre, struma, thyromegaly
(noun) abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
Source: WordNet® 3.1
strumae
plural of struma
• matures
Source: Wiktionary
Stru"ma, n. Etym: [L., a scrofulous tumor.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: Scrofula.
2. (Bot.)
Definition: A cushionlike swelling on any organ; especially, that at the base of the capsule in many mosses.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 June 2025
(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
