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China Terminology ›› 2013, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (5): 56-59.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8578.2013.05.014

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Evolution and Allusions of the Word “Leprosy” in Chinese Ancient Books and Records

MA Cuicui, ZHAO Tianen, ZHANG Jianzhong, MA Zhenyou, ZHANG Yusen   

  • Received:2013-08-19 Online:2013-10-25 Published:2013-11-20

Abstract: The history of China leprosy nouns has more than 3000 years. The early use of the noun of the word “leprosy” was in AD978 (Song Dynasty). Some leprosy patients were famous person in the history, such as the King ZhouYi, King Chu, etc.

Key words: leprosy, Li, history

CLC Number:  (中国医学)