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Word: Leprosy
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (as lepruse): probably from Anglo-Norman French leprosie, probably from lepros leprous + -ie -y
ˈlɛprəsi
a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia.
Short Definition:contagious disease that affects skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on skin
a state of corruption or decay.
Short Definition:state of corruption or decay
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