Leprosy

What do we mean by leprosy?

A chronic, mildly contagious disease of tropical and subtropical regions, caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, marked by lesions of the skin and mucous membranes and damage to peripheral nerves and other organs that, if untreated, can progress to disfigurement, lack of sensation, and blindness. noun

A name given to several different diseases. Regarding the leprosy of the Jews nothing certain is known. The term was probably applied to various cutaneous diseases, especially those of a chronic or contagious character. The term is now commonly restricted to lepra cutanea, or elephantiasis Græcorum. See lepra. noun

A cutaneous disease which first appears as blebs or as reddish, shining, slightly prominent spots, with spreading edges. These are often followed by an eruption of dark or yellowish prominent nodules, frequently producing great deformity. In one variety of the disease, anæsthesia of the skin is a prominent symptom. In addition there may be wasting of the muscles, falling out of the hair and nails, and distortion of the hands and feet with destruction of the bones and joints. It is incurable, and is probably contagious. noun

An infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae. noun

In the Bible, a disease of the skin not conclusively identified, which can also affect clothes and houses. noun

Chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae noun

An infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae.

In the Bible, a disease of the skin not conclusively identified, which can also affect clothes and houses.

A disease that I seem to think everyone has. Characterized by skin lesions and necrosis, it is decease that is fairly rare, and horribly terrifying, yet funny to laugh at. For instance the suggestion that something is leprosy that isn't. For instance someone coughs, they are said to be coming down with leprosy, or if someone looks old, well, then they must have leprosy. When the leaves fall off the trees it can be attributed to leprosy, rather than the changing of the seasons. Urban Dictionary

A type of leopard in Africa or Asia that will attack and kill you on sight within one millisecond. Urban Dictionary

Magic disease that befalls anyone who have ever tortured a leprechaun. Leprechauns are not part of Christian faith. Because of this, Jesus actively fought the green tricksters by healing their victims so they would convert to Christianity Urban Dictionary

When you burn bread to the point where it has somehow contracted leprosy. Urban Dictionary

A condition you have when your friends do not return your emails, instant messages, or texts. Urban Dictionary

Haphazard development of a city, making it clumsy and inelegant. Urban Dictionary

Hair leprosy is similar to regular leprosy...except that instead of your limbs and skin falling off, your hair and facial hair fall out Urban Dictionary

A disease caused by overexposure to the music created by the band Def Leppard. Symptoms include bleeding eardrums, glazed over eyes, uncontrollable teeth grinding, feelings of rage, aggravation, and depression. Thoughts of suicide may occur in severe cases. Urban Dictionary

A car that's so old & crappy it has parts constantly falling off it. Urban Dictionary

When you lose your spouse's friends in the divorce and you lose your own friends because you are so sad and depressed that everyone avoids you like the plague. Urban Dictionary

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