Definition of Leprosy bacillus

1. Noun. Cause of leprosy.

Exact synonyms: Mycobacterium Leprae
Generic synonyms: Mycobacteria, Mycobacterium

Medical Definition of Leprosy bacillus

1. A species of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria that causes leprosy in man. Its organisms are generally arranged in clumps, rounded masses, or in groups of bacilli side by side. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leprosy Bacillus

lepromin
lepromin reaction
lepromin skin test
lepromin test
leprosaria
leprosarium
leprosariums
leprose
leprosery
leprosied
leprosies
leprosity
leprostatic
leprostatic agents
leprosy
leprosy bacillus (current term)
leprosy test
leprosylike
leprotic
leprous
leprous neuropathy
leprously
lepry
leps
lept
lept-
lepta
leptandra
leptiform
leptin

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