leprosy
US /ˈlep.rə.si/
UK /ˈlep.rə.si/
名词
麻风病, 癞病
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.
在古代，患有麻风病的人常常被社会排斥。
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Modern medicine has made significant progress in treating and curing leprosy.
现代医学在治疗和治愈麻风病方面取得了显著进展。
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