释义 |
leprosy美 ['leprəsi] 英 ['leprəsi] 1. | 麻风an infectious disease that causes painful white areas on the skin and can destroy nerves and flesh |
n. | 1. a tropical disease mainly affecting the skin and nerves that can cause tissue change and, in severe cases, loss of sensation and disfigurement. 2. a serious disease that affects the skin, nerves, and bones and can cause people’s fingers and toes to fall off |
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