leprosarium

[lep-ruh-sair-ee-uh m]

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

a hospital for the treatment of lepers.

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

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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leprosarium in Medicine

leprosarium

[lĕp′rə-sâr′ē-əm]

n. pl. lep•ro•sar•i•ums

A hospital for the treatment of leprosy.