leprous
Marked by leprosy
Leprous relates to or is affected by leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves: The leprous sores on his skin were painful and disfiguring.
Rejected, shunned person
- outcastShunned, rejected person
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- excludedShut out, denied entry
banished · marginalized · untouchable · segregation · discrimination · shame · taboo · fear
Organic matter decomposing
- crumblingBreaking down gradually
- corrodedEaten away chemically
- flakingShedding in layers
- peelingComing off in strips
deteriorating · mottled · pitted · discolored · blighted · withered · diseased · infected
Hebrew prophet, liberator
- MiriamHebrew prophetess, Aaron's sister
- healingRestoration of health
- curseInvoked harm through words
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
Leviticus · unclean · purification · Lazarus · priest · ritual · atonement · sin
Bacterial infection affecting nerves
- Mycobacterium lepraeBacterium causing Hansen's disease
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- nerve damageInjured neural tissue
- nodulesSmall rounded protuberances
numbness · antibiotics · diagnosis · chronic · bacillus · borderline · reaction · disability
pariah
Rejected, shunned person
- outcastShunned, rejected person
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
excluded · banished · marginalized · untouchable · segregation · discrimination · shame · taboo · fear · rejection
rotting
Organic matter decomposing
peeling · deteriorating · mottled · pitted · discolored · blighted · withered · diseased · infected · putrid
Moses
Hebrew prophet, liberator
cleansing · Leviticus · unclean · purification · Lazarus · priest · ritual · atonement · sin · repentance
Hansen's disease
Bacterial infection affecting nerves
- Mycobacterium lepraeBacterium causing Hansen's disease
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- nerve damageInjured neural tissue
nodules · numbness · antibiotics · diagnosis · chronic · bacillus · borderline · reaction · disability · neuropathy
lesions
Areas of damaged tissue
- deformityAbnormal body structure
- scarsHealed wound tissue
- ulcerationsEroded tissue wounds
nodules · skin · necrosis · atrophy · mutilation · claw hand · foot drop · blindness · facial · fingers
medieval
Of the Middle Ages
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
- MolokaiRural Hawaiian island
- crusadesAggressive advocacy campaigns
pilgrim · beggar · alms · cloak · hooded · wanderer · monastery · hospice · charitable · mission
leproushealthy
In good physical condition
unblemished · whole · intact · sound · unafflicted
- leprosy treatmentTherapy for Hansen's disease