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enl

/ˌiː.enˈel/

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noun

/ˌiː.enˈel/C2formalmedicalabbreviation
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий воспалительное осложнение проказы, которое приводит к болезненным поражениям кожи на руках, ногах и лице.

A medical term referring to an inflammatory complication of leprosy that results in painful skin lesions on the arms, legs, and face.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Inflammatory complication of leprosyC2formalmedical

    A painful inflammatory condition that can occur in people with leprosy, characterized by skin lesions on the arms, legs, and face.

    ruУзловатая эритема при лепре

    • The patient was diagnosed with ENL after developing painful nodules on his limbs.
    • Treatment for ENL often involves corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
    • ENL can cause significant discomfort and requires careful medical management.