1. Inhibiting to the growth of Mycobacterium leprae. ... 2. An agent having this action. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(lep″ro-stat´ik) inhibiting the growth of the bacillus that causes leprosy. an agent that has this effect.
Type: Term Pronunciation: lep′rō-stat′ik Definitions: 1. Inhibiting to the growth of Mycobacterium leprae. 2. An agent having this action.
leprostatic 1. Inhibiting the growth of Mycobacterium leprae. 2. An agent that inhibits the growth of M. leprae.