leprosy
UK/'leprәsi/US
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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
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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.