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What is the greek meaning of leprous?

Infected with leprosy; pertaining to or resembling leprosy., Leprose.


How did leprosy get its name?

G.A. Hansenin discovered the bacillus that causes leprosy.


What is the derivation of 'leprosy'?

The term for the medical condition 'leprosy' is derived from Greek by way of Latin. The word in Latin is the noun 'lepra'. The word was borrowed from the same word in Greek 'lepra'. The Greek noun in turn was derived from the verb 'lepein', which means 'to peel'.


What does the word ' lepraphobia' mean?

Lepraphobia - fear of leprosy


Which is worse lupus or leprosy?

Probably leprosy. I mean, I think Lupus is a kind of cancer. Leprosy on the other hand, I've seen pics of people with this disease and it's just absolutely horrific.


Why do you have leprosy?

I do not have leprosy.


What is 'leprosy' in Latin?

In Latin, leprosy is referred to as "lepra." This term is derived from the Greek word "lepra," which means "scaly" or "scab." Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, primarily affecting the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. Historically, it has been associated with significant stigma and social isolation.


How does the body react to leprosy?

Some people are genetically resistant to leprosy, probably and no matter what, they do not get leprosy. Other with tuberculous type of leprosy have high resistance to leprosy. Those with lepromatous type of leprosy have least resistance to leprosy germs. The intermediate leprosy type have intermediate resistance to leprosy germs. Body reacts to leprosy by trying to kill the leprosy causing germs. There is an inflammatory response.


Is leprosy in people the same as leprosy in houses?

no


What is a slogan on leprosy?

LEPROSY "worse than acne)


Can you catch leprosy from a cockroach?

No you can not catch leprosy by a cockroach.


Is leprosy a epidemic or pandemic?

leprosy is a pandemic disease