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How to say: leprosy
Spelling:
Leprosy
Syllables
leprosy
US accent
/lˈɛpɹəsi/
UK accent
/lˈɛpɹəsi/
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Definition
Definition — 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