lacra

Definitions of lacra
  1. noun
    a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
    synonyms: alforza, cicatriz, descalabradura, huella, marca, ramalazo, señal, yaya
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    callo
    bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone
    type of:
    síntoma
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
  2. noun
    something causing misery or death
    synonyms: azote, castigo, perdición, plaga, ruina, veneno
  3. noun
    an imperfection in an object or machine
    synonyms: defecto, desperfecto, fallo, falta, imperfección, tacha, tara
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    interferencia
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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    imperfección
    the state or an instance of being imperfect
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