leprosy

noun

chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions

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Synonyms for leprosy

lepra tuberculosisn polion smallpoxn poliomyelitisn frambesian elephantiasisn yawsn scabiesn denguen

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Where does leprosy come from?

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