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Hansen's disease

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Han·​sen's disease | \ ˈhan(t)-sənz- How to pronounce Hansen's disease (audio) \

Definition of Hansen's disease

: leprosy

First Known Use of Hansen's disease

1938, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Hansen's disease

Armauer Hansen †1912 Norwegian physician

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Hansen's disease

noun

Medical Definition of Hansen's disease

: leprosy

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