Definition

Relating to a disease that causes severe skin sores and nerve damage, often associated with leprosy.

Example

The leprotic condition requires special medical attention and care.

Conversation

I read an article about diseases, and it mentioned something called leprotic conditions.

That sounds serious; I've only heard about leprosy in history classes.

Yeah, it’s not common anymore, but the leprotic symptoms can be quite severe.

I can only imagine how difficult that must be for those affected.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Leprotic is derived from "lepros" (from Greek "λεπρός", meaning scaly or leprous) and the suffix "-tic" (meaning pertaining to). The word describes something that is related to or characteristic of leprosy, a disease that causes scaly skin lesions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lepros' meaning scaly, which helps you remember that 'leprotic' refers to something related to the scaly condition of leprosy.

Visually Confused Words