strumous

[stroo-muhs]

adjective

1. strumose.

Other Word Forms

• strumousness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of strumous¹

First recorded in 1580–90; strum(a) + -ous

Example Sentences

Cod-liver oil and iodide of iron are required, especially by patients of strumous diathesis, the object being to promote a more healthy state of system, so as to prevent extension of the inflammation and facilitate the healing process.

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Any of the lingering results of the disease, such as bronchitis, otorrhoea, conjunctivitis, etc., should receive prompt attention; iron and cod-liver oil should be prescribed for the weakly and strumous, and regular hours of sleep, careful diet, and appropriate bathing and exercise should be advised.

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If, particularly in strumous subjects, resolution be incomplete and glandular enlargement and induration remain after the cessation of the acute symptoms, cod-liver oil and iodide of iron are demanded for internal administration and the compound ointment of iodine for external application.

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Various so-called strumous disorders of this organ, as will be seen hereafter, not uncommonly, however, come under the care of the ophthalmologist as sequel� of the disease.

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In the earlier stages the position of the swelling, immediately beneath and in front of the ear, its triangular shape, and the elevation and outward displacement of the lobe of the ear of the affected side, distinguish it from the enlargement of the cervical lymph-glands so liable to occur in strumous subjects.

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