elephantiasis

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Synonyms: elephantiasic, elephantitis

Antonyms: elephantiasic, elephantitis

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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.
2. {{lb|en|pathology|obsolete}} {{synonym of|en|leprosy}}.

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