a chronic,mildly contagious granulomatous disease of tropical and subtropical regions,caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae,characterized by ulcers of the skin,bone,and viscera and leading to loss of sensation,paralysis,gangrene,and deformation

• 麻风（病），一种慢性的、有轻度传染性的肉芽肿疾病，常发于热带和亚热带地区，由麻风分支杆菌引起，其特征是：皮肤、骨头及内脏起溃疡，导致感官丧失、瘫痪、起坏疮及身体变形