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hansen's dis·ease

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. leprosy, Hansen's diseasenoun

    chronic granulomatous communicable disease occurring in tropical and subtropical regions; characterized by inflamed nodules beneath the skin and wasting of body parts; caused by the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae

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  1. hansen's disease

    Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy, is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucosa of the upper respiratory tract, leading to symptoms such as skin lesions, muscle weakness, numbness, and severe pain. It is characterized by long-term complications if left untreated, including disability and disfigurement. Although it is curable with multidrug therapy, it has historically been associated with significant stigma.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hansen's disease in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hansen's disease in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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  1. Baron Chan:

    [They] no longer have Hansen's disease, the illnesses they have are geriatric.

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