Meaning of the word leprosy in English
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leprosy
US /ˈlep.rə.si/
UK /ˈlep.rə.si/
Noun
a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, nerves, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and testes.
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In ancient times, people with leprosy were often ostracized from society.
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Modern medicine has made significant progress in treating and curing leprosy.
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