chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae
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leprosy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hansen's disease |
| Type of | infectious disease |
| Has types | lepromatous leprosy, tuberculoid leprosy |
| Derivation | leprous |
