˜yÐÄvlog

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leprose

[ lep-rohs ]

adjective



leprose

/ ˈlɛprəʊs; -rəʊz /

adjective

  1. biology having or denoting a whitish scurfy surface
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of leprose1

From the Late Latin word ±ô±ð±è°ùŲõ³Ü²õ leprous
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Thallus usually composed of minute granules, these often run together to form a leprose or verrucose and rarely areolate or even subsquamulose crust, rarely disappearing; apothecia minute or small, usually adnate, with a weak and often covered exciple; hypothecium pale to dark brown; hymenium pale or tinged brown; spores hyaline, usually fusiform or dactyloid, varying from 4- to 9-celled.

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