Disease or Syndrome
leprosy
lep·ro·sy [ lep-ruh-see ]
Subclass of:
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
Etymology:
Greek lepra = leprosy; from lepros = scaly
In ancient times, the word leprosy was applied to many skin diseases; it was not used in the modern sense until the middle of the nineteenth century.
In ancient times, the word leprosy was applied to many skin diseases; it was not used in the modern sense until the middle of the nineteenth century.
Also called:
Hansen Disease; Hansen's Disease
Definitions related to leprosy:
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A bacterial granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is a progressive disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and limbs. If untreated, it causes permanent tissue damage leading to autoamputations.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A chronic infectious disease affecting primarily the skin and peripheral nervous system.OrphaNetINSERM, 2021
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An infection predominantly that is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which causes a progressive disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and limbs. If untreated, it usually causes permanent tissue damage leading to autoamputations.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Chronic granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae; granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves; two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Leprosy is a chronic infection usually caused by the acid-fast bacilli Mycobacterium leprae, which has a unique tropism for peripheral nerves, skin, and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Symptoms are myriad and include anesthetic polymorphic skin lesions and peripheral neuropathy. Diagnosis is clinical and confirmed by...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Leprosy is a chronic infection caused by the acid-fast, rod-shaped bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. Leprosy can be considered 2 connected diseases that primarily affect superficial tissues, especially the skin and peripheral nerves.WebMD, 2019
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Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy) is a rare bacterial infection that affects the skin, nerves and mucous membranes. After exposure, it may take anywhere from 2 to 10 years to develop features of the condition. Once present, common signs and symptoms include skin lesions; muscle weakness or paralysis; eye problems that may lead to...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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Leprosy (also know as Hansen disease) is a chronic infectious disease characterized by one or more of the following features: hypopigmented or erythematous skin lesion(s) with loss of sensation; involvement of the peripheral nerves, as demonstrated by loss of sensation, paresthesias (tingling of hands and feet), and weakness of the...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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Leprosy, chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, the peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord), and the mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and eyes. It is caused by the leprosy bacillus, Mycobacterium leprae. Destruction of the peripheral nerves by the bacillus leads...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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