Leprosy

Pronunciation

• enPR: lÄ›p'rÉ™-sÄ“, IPA: /ˈlÉ›prÉ™si/

Origin

From Latin leprōsia.

Full definition of leprosy

Noun

1. An infectious disease caused by infection by .The Europeans brought new diseases such as smallpox, measles, dysentery, influenza, syphilis and leprosy.
2. In the Bible, a disease of the skin not conclusively identified, which can also affect clothes and houses.

Synonyms

• (infectious disease) Hansen's disease, mesel

Derived terms

• antileprosy

Related terms

• leper
• leprous
• leprotic