leprosy
US /ˈlep.rə.si/
UK /ˈlep.rə.si/
명사
나병, 한센병
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.
고대에는 나병 환자들이 종종 사회에서 배척당했다.
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Modern medicine has made significant progress in treating and curing leprosy.
현대 의학은 나병 치료와 완치에 상당한 진전을 이루었다.
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