Leprosy is a slowly progressing bacterial infection that affects the skin, peripheral nerves in the hands and feet, and mucous membranes of the nose, throat, and eyes. Destruction of the nerve endings causes the the affected areas to lose sensation.
Definition of salad. 1  1 : any of various usually cold dishes: such asa : raw greens (as lettuce) often combined with other vegetables and toppings and served especially with dressingb : small pieces of food (as pasta, meat, fruit, or vegetables) usually mixed with a dressing (as mayonnaise) or set in gelatin.
Salad dressings are liquids or semi-liquids used to flavor salads. Sometimes they are called cold sauces because their purpose is to flavor, moisten, and enrich foods. Tart or sour dressings should be used for green salads and vegetable salads. Slightly sweetened dressings are used for fruit salads.