leprous

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее относящийся к проказе или поражённый проказой; в современном медицинском и общем употреблении считается устаревшим.

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).

   Прокаженный

   • 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.

   Похожий на проказу

   • 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.

   Синонимыblotchymottledscabbyscalyscurfy