Associations to the word «elephantiasis»

Wiktionary

ELEPHANTIASIS, noun. (pathology) A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the infected area.

Dictionary definition

ELEPHANTIASIS, noun. Hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis.

Wise words

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