leprosy

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Definitions

n.

A chronic infectious disease causing nerve damage, skin lesions, and disfigurement, historically leading to quarantine of sufferers.

麻风病

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
leprosroot
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ycharacterized by
=leprosy

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Leprosy has been effectively treated with modern antibiotics since the twentieth century.

  • 2.

    Ancient civilizations often stigmatized individuals suffering from leprosy, isolating them socially.

  • 3.

    Modern public health initiatives have significantly reduced the incidence of leprosy worldwide.

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