Meaning ofleprosyin English

Noun

1. a bacterial infection causing skin damage; nerve issues
   Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that damages the skin and nerves.
2. a biblical skin disease affecting objects; people
   In biblical times, leprosy was believed to affect not only people but also objects.
3. an infectious disease with nerve damage; skin necrosis
   Leprosy causes permanent damage to the skin and nerves if left untreated.
4. a harmful condition requiring isolation; avoidance
   The community stigmatized people with leprosy, forcing them to live in isolation.