leprous
adjectivemasculine/feminine/lɨˈpɾozu/low
le·pro·so
Definition
Suffering from or relating to leprosy.
The medieval text described the care for leprous patients.
Leprous lesions can cause significant disfigurement.
Common collocations
leprous patientleprous colonyleprous symptoms
Etymology
Do latim 'leprosus', de 'lepra'.