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Preferred Label : Leprosy;

NCIt synonyms : Hansen's Disease;

NCIt related terms : Hansen Disease;

NCIt definition : A bacterial granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is a progressive disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and limbs. If untreated, it causes permanent tissue damage leading to autoamputations.;

Alternative definition : NICHD: An infection predominantly that is caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which causes a progressive disease affecting the skin, peripheral nerves, and limbs. If untreated, it usually causes permanent tissue damage leading to autoamputations.;

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