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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [le-proh-muh]
- /lɛˈproʊ mə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [le-proh-muh]
- /lɛˈproʊ mə/
Definitions of lepromatous word
- noun plural lepromatous the swollen lesion of leprosy. 1
- noun lepromatous Relating to or denoting the more severe of the two principal forms of leprosy, marked by thickening of the skin and nerves, the formation of lumps on the skin, and often severe loss of feeling and paralysis leading to disfigurement. 1
- adjective lepromatous characterized by leprous tubercles, or having the nature of a leprous tubercle 0
- adjective lepromatous Relating to a leproma. 0
- adjective lepromatous Relating to or afflicted by leprosy. 0
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Origin of lepromatous
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < New Latin, Latin lepr(a) leprosy (see leper) + -oma
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Parts of speech for Lepromatous
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lepromatous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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