癩病患者
also: らいびょう
Meanings
1
leper; person with leprosy
sensitive
Refers to a person suffering from leprosy (Hansen's disease). The term is now considered sensitive and potentially discriminatory; in modern medical and social contexts, 'ハンセン病患者' or 'ハンセン病回復者' is preferred.
In the past, lepers were isolated from society.
This document uses the term '癩病患者', but it is now considered discriminatory.