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leprology

English

Noun

leprology (uncountable)

  1. The study of leprosy.

Related terms

  • leprologist
  • leprosarium

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leprosarium

English

Etymology

From Medieval Latin lepr?s?rium, from Late Latin lepr?sus (leprous).

Noun

leprosarium (plural leprosariums or leprosaria)

  1. A place or institution (such as a colony, house or hospital) used for the treatment of leprosy.
    • Madness & Civilization, "Introduction" by José Barchilon
      In the middle of the twelfth century, France had more than 2,000 leprosariums []

Synonyms

  • lazar house
  • leper colony
  • leper house
  • leprosery

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See also

  • leprology

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