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Leprous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or affected by leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucous membranes.

Example Sentence 1: The leprous patient received treatment at the specialized hospital.

Sense 2: Characterized by an unhealthy or repulsive appearance.

Example Sentence 2: The abandoned building had a leprous exterior, with crumbling walls and broken windows.

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