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LEPROSERIE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Health Institutions
DEF

An institution for the care of lepers.

OBS

Leprosary is rarely used. Leprosaria is the plural of leprosarium.

Key term(s)
  • leprosaria

French

Domaine(s)
  • Établissements de santé
DEF

Établissement où sont soignés les lépreux.

OBS

Maladrerie. Vieux. Hôpital de lépreux; léproserie.

Key term(s)
  • hôpital de lépreux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Establecimientos de salud
DEF

Hospital de leprosos.

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