noun
Medical term for the chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. The older term 癩病 (らいびょう) is now considered discriminatory and is avoided.
ハンセン病は早期治療で完治する病気です。
Hansen's disease is a curable illness with early treatment.
日本ではハンセン病の歴史について学ぶことが大切です。
In Japan, it is important to learn about the history of Hansen's disease.