leprosy bacillus

/ˌlɛprəsi bəˌsɪləs/
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Other forms: leprosy bacilli

Definitions of leprosy bacillus
  1. noun
    cause of leprosy
    synonyms: Mycobacterium leprae
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    type of:
    mycobacteria, mycobacterium
    rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases
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