They are the Phlyctæna, the Emphysema, the Batrachos or Ranunculus, the Wen, the Talpa, the Bronchocele, the Ganglion, the Fungus, the Scurf, the Scrophula or King's-Evil, and all sorts of Dropsies both general and particular.
What are Phlyctæna's?
They are Pustules or Blisters fill'd with a white and somewhat yellowish Humour.
What is an Emphysema?
It is a kind of flatuous Tumour, wherein Wind is contain'd, with a little slimy Phlegm.
What is a Batrachos or Ranunculus?
It is a Blister fill'd with slimy Water, that ariseth under the Tongue near the String, and in French is call'd Grenouillette, or the little Frog; which is the same with its Greek and Latin Names.
What is a Wen?
It is a Tumour consisting of thick plaistry Phlegm, which is reckon'd among the Encysted.