elephantiasis

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/

Noun

elephantiasis (uncountable)

1. (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.

Related terms

• elephantic

Translations

• French: éléphantiasis
• German: Elefantenkrankheit
• Italian: elefantiasi
• Portuguese: elefantíase
• Spanish: elefantiasis

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