definitions

leprosarium

[ lep-ruh-sair-ee-uh m ]
/ ˌlɛp rəˈsɛər i əm /

noun, plural lep·ro·sar·i·a [lep-ruh-sair-ee-uh] /ˌlɛp rəˈsɛər i ə/.

a hospital for the treatment of lepers.

Nearby words

leproma, lepromatous, lepromatous leprosy, lepromin, lepromin test, leprosarium, leprose, leprostatic, leprosy, leprous, lepsius

Origin of leprosarium

From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1840–50; see origin at leprous, -ary
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British Dictionary definitions for leprosarium

leprosarium

/ (ˌlɛprəˈsɛərɪəm) /

noun plural -ia (-ɪə)

a hospital or other centre for the treatment or care of lepers

Word Origin for leprosarium

C20: from Medieval Latin: see leper
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Medicine definitions for leprosarium

leprosarium

[ lĕp′rə-sâr′ē-əm ]

n. pl. lep•ro•sar•i•ums

A hospital for the treatment of leprosy.
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