Leprosy in Tagalog

What is the translation of word Leprosy in Tagalog/Filipino ?

Meaning of   Leprosy in Tagalog is : ketong

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Defenition of word Leprosy

  • a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia.

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Other meanings of Leprosy

Examples

The most severe form of leprosy produces large disfiguring nodules, or lumps.