Synonyms for

Leprosy

Verb / ˈleprʌsi: / Another word for leprosy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Leprosy is a disease that affects the skin and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin, and loss of sensation.

Synonyms & similar words

hansensdisease elephantiasis chlamydia gonorrhea syphilis herpes scabies eczema psoriasis rosacea acne shingles ringworm thrush warts measles chickenpox

Example sentences

  1. Leprosy is a contagious disease.
  2. Leprosy is caused by a bacteria.
  3. People with leprosy can have trouble feeling pain.
  4. Leprosy can be treated with antibiotics.
  5. Leprosy is a serious disease that can cause disabilities if left untreated.

Quotes

  • 'A woman who has leprosy came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table.' - Matthew 26:7
  • 'Leprosy, it seemed, was not so much a physical ailment as a social category.' - Siddhartha Mukherjee
  • 'The disease of the soul is both more contagious and more dangerous than any other leprosy or dysentery.' - Mahatma Gandhi

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