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enl

/ˌiː.enˈel/

Traduction: Terme médical désignant une complication inflammatoire de la lèpre qui provoque des lésions cutanées douloureuses sur les mains, les pieds et le visage.

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/ˌiː.enˈel/C2formalmedicalabréviation
  • frTerme médical désignant une complication inflammatoire de la lèpre qui provoque des lésions cutanées douloureuses sur les mains, les pieds et le visage.

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

indénombrable · nom propre

  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.

    frRéaction lépreuse de type 1 (réversion)

    • 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.