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leprosy

The correct spelling is leprosy.

How to pronounce leprosy

noun

IPA: /ˈlɛpɹəsi/

Say it like: Lep-ros-ee

The correct spelling is leprosy. An infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae. For example: "The Europeans brought new diseases such as smallpox, measles, dysentery, influenza, syphilis and leprosy."

Usage Examples

The Europeans brought new diseases such as smallpox, measles, dysentery, influenza, syphilis and leprosy.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae.
  2. 2.In the Bible, a disease of the skin not conclusively identified, which can also affect clothes and houses.

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