adjective
- designed to prevent, treat, or combat leprosy
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The hospital established an antileprosy clinic to serve patients in the region.
- Antileprosy drugs have significantly reduced the incidence of the disease worldwide.
- The organization launched an antileprosy campaign to raise awareness and provide treatment.
- Antileprosy medications must be taken consistently to prevent drug resistance.
- Several antileprosy programs have been successful in eliminating the disease in developing countries.