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.
2. (Plants) the leaves of any of these varieties, which are eaten in salads. 3. (Plants) any of various plants that resemble true lettuce, such as lamb's lettuce and sea lettuce. [C13: probably from Old French laitues, pl of laitue, from Latin lactÅ«ca, from lac-milk, because of its milky juice].(ËlÉt Éªs).. 'lettuce'. A salad usually includes the large green leaves of a vegetable called a lettuce. . Don't refer to this vegetable as a 'salad'. Tear the lettuce into small pieces and mix it with the dressing.