leprous

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das sich auf Lepra bezieht oder an Lepra erkrankt bedeutet; in der modernen medizinischen und allgemeinen Verwendung gilt es als veraltet.

An archaic adjective meaning relating to or affected with leprosy; now considered obsolete in modern medical and general usage.

1. Affected by leprosyC1formalmedical

   Relating to, resembling, or having the disease leprosy (Hansen's disease).

   leprakrank

   • The leprous patient was isolated for treatment.
   • Ancient texts describe leprous individuals as outcasts.
   • The leprous lesions were carefully examined by the doctor.

2. Resembling leprosyC2formal

   Having characteristics or appearance similar to the symptoms of leprosy, such as scaly or discolored skin.

   lepraähnlich

   • The old wall had a leprous appearance with peeling paint.
   • The leprous texture of the rock was caused by erosion.
   • His skin took on a leprous quality due to the rare condition.

   Synonymeblotchymottledscabbyscalyscurfy