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leprosy [ˈleprəsi] N no pl

leprosy

lepra f

leprosy

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With the negative stigma of leprosy and unsightly sores, normal reintegration back into society after successful treatment became an almost impossible task. en.wikipedia.org

She was involved in providing rehabilitation services primarily for persons with spinal cord injury, leprosy, and brain injury. en.wikipedia.org

It had a total of more than 1000 leprosy patients sailing through their lives. en.wikipedia.org

Globally in 2012 the number of cases of leprosy was 180,000, having decreased a great deal since the 1960s. en.wikipedia.org

It, however, remained exclusive for the victims of leprosy. en.wikipedia.org

Left untreated, leprosy can be progressive, causing permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes. en.wikipedia.org

Soon, ill health as the result of old age and leprosy takes away the poet's life. en.wikipedia.org

A clinical trial studying the use of thalidomide in leprosy soon followed. en.wikipedia.org

He made major contributions to the epidemiology and understanding of cancer, blood groups, and leprosy. en.wikipedia.org

It is estimated that due to genetic factors, only 5% of the population is susceptible to leprosy. en.wikipedia.org

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