Lepra
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɛprə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lepra is a noun meaning (medicine, archaic) Synonym of leprosy.
Meaning
(medicine, archaic) Synonym of leprosy.
More Meanings
- (medicine, obsolete) Synonym of psoriasis.
- (botany, rare, obsolete) Any layer of algae, lichens, or other substance producing a leprosylike appearance on the surfaces of plants.
Example Sentences
Lepra and psoriasis are identical, though the two names are retained.
Lepra is frequently met with on the trunks, especially of young trees.
Lepra is an endemic, chronic, malignant, constitutional disease, due to a specific bacillus.
Synonyms for lepra
Depending on context, synonyms include leprosy, psoriasis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bacillus, leprosity, leaprosy, leprosy, elephantiasis, lepraphobia.
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