Meaning of lepra | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of leprosy.
   archaic, uncountable
2. Synonym of psoriasis.
   obsolete, uncountable
3. Any layer of algae, lichens, or other substance producing a leprosylike appearance on the surfaces of plants.
   obsolete, rare, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Lepra is an endemic, chronic, malignant, constitutional disease, due to a specific bacillus.”

“Lepra and psoriasis are identical, though the two names are retained.”

“Lepra is frequently met with on the trunks, especially of young trees.”

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