Leprostatic

//lɛprəˈstætɪk// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Inhibiting the worsening of Hansen's disease (leprosy), inhibiting the growth of M. leprae.

Etymology

From leprosy + -static (“bringing to stasis: slowing, stopping”).

Related phrases

mycobacterium leprae

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