LekhoriLekhoriSynonym of leprosy.
Lepra is an endemic, chronic, malignant, constitutional disease, due to a specific bacillus.
Synonym of psoriasis.
Lepra and psoriasis are identical, though the two names are retained.
Any layer of algae, lichens, or other substance producing a leprosylike appearance on the surfaces of plants.
Lepra is frequently met with on the trunks, especially of young trees.
From Latin lepra (“psoriasis & similar skin diseases”), from Koine Greek λέπρα (lépra, “psoriasis & similar skin diseases”), from λεπρός (leprós, “scaly”), from either λεπίς (lepís, “scale”) or λέπος ...
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