Chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae. Synonym: leprosy.
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Words linked to "Hansen's disease" : leprosy, lepromatous leprosy, infectious disease, erythema nodosum leprosum, ENL, tuberculoid leprosy |
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