Definition of Leprosy. Meaning of Leprosy. Synonyms of Leprosy

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Definition of Leprosy

Leprosy
Leprosy Lep"ro*sy (l[e^]p"r[-o]*s[y^]), n. [See Leprous.] (Med.) A cutaneous disease which first appears as blebs or as reddish, shining, slightly prominent spots, with spreading edges. These are often followed by an eruption of dark or yellowish prominent nodules, frequently producing great deformity. In one variety of the disease, an[ae]sthesia of the skin is a prominent symptom. In addition there may be wasting of the muscles, falling out of the hair and nails, and distortion of the hands and feet with destruction of the bones and joints. It is incurable, and is probably contagious.

Meaning of Leprosy from wikipedia

- Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease (HD), is a long-term infection by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae or Mycobacterium lepromatosis. Infection can...
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- Leprosy currently affects approximately a quarter of a million people throughout the world, with the majority of these cases being reported from India...
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- Lepromatous leprosy is a form of leprosy characterized by pale macules in the skin.: 346  It results from the failure of Th1 cell activation which is necessary...