Bahasa Melayu

kusta

Bahasa Melayu

English

leprosy

Kusta is a disease that affects the skin and nerves and can cause serious health problems.

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  1. Pada masa dahulu, kusta sangat ditakuti oleh masyarakat.

    In the past, leprosy was greatly feared by the community.

  2. Pesakit kusta itu mendapat rawatan di hospital.

    The leprosy patient received treatment at the hospital.

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kusta

A serious skin and nerve disease.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.