Leprosy

/lˈɛpɹəsi/

/ˈɫɛpɹəsi/

Leprosy

a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose

Examples

1. Lepers were once thought to be cursed, but now we know leprosy is a bacterial infection.

2. Humans can get leprosy.

3. Doctors could easily diagnose leprosy.

4. But people can cure leprosy.