What is "lepra"

Lepra \Le"pra\ (l[=e]"pr[.a]), n. [L. See Leper.] (Med.) Leprosy.

Note: The term lepra was formerly given to various skin diseases, the leprosy of modern authors being Lepra Arabum. See Leprosy.

n. (context medicine archaic English) leprosy

Lepra is a UK registered international charity. With a history spanning almost 90 years, they currently work on the frontline in India and Bangladesh to treat, educate, rehabilitate and give a voice to people affected by disease, poverty and prejudice and discrimination.