らい患者
Meanings
1
leprosy patient; person with leprosy
Medical term. The preferred modern expression is ハンセン病患者 (Hansen's disease patient). The term らい患者 is still encountered but can be considered outdated or insensitive in some contexts.
See also: ハンセン病患者
In the past, leprosy patients were isolated.
Nowadays, the term 'Hansen's disease patient' is recommended over 'leprosy patient'.