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Leprosy
/lˈɛpɹəsi/
/ˈɫɛpɹəsi/
Leprosy
[NOUN]1
a chronic infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that can affect the nerves, skin, eyes, and lining of the nose
synonyms : Hansen's disease
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.
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