Elephantiasis
noun
A disease which causes parts of the body to swell to large sizes.
Elephantiasis is commonly caused by a parasitic worm infection in tropical regions.
Often appears as...
- lymphatic elephantiasis
- tropical elephantiasis
noun
A disease which causes parts of the body to swell to large sizes.
Elephantiasis is commonly caused by a parasitic worm infection in tropical regions.
Often appears as...
- lymphatic elephantiasis
- tropical elephantiasis
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Caused by Parasites
Most cases are due to parasitic infection; remember, it's not due to the animal elephant.
Travelers visiting endemic areas may risk contracting elephantiasis if bitten by infected mosquitoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Specificity
Use 'elephantiasis' to refer to severe lymphatic swelling, distinct from ordinary swelling or edema.
After years of untreated infection, he developed elephantiasis, not just simple swelling.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity and Size
Understand that the term implies an extreme increase in size and usually indicates a serious condition.
The disease progressed to the point of elephantiasis, with her leg becoming massively enlarged.
Pro Tip 1/3Caused by Parasites
Most cases are due to parasitic infection; remember, it's not due to the animal elephant.
Travelers visiting endemic areas may risk contracting elephantiasis if bitten by infected mosquitoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Specificity
Use 'elephantiasis' to refer to severe lymphatic swelling, distinct from ordinary swelling or edema.
After years of untreated infection, he developed elephantiasis, not just simple swelling.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity and Size
Understand that the term implies an extreme increase in size and usually indicates a serious condition.
The disease progressed to the point of elephantiasis, with her leg becoming massively enlarged.
Pro Tip 1/3Caused by Parasites
Most cases are due to parasitic infection; remember, it's not due to the animal elephant.
Travelers visiting endemic areas may risk contracting elephantiasis if bitten by infected mosquitoes.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Specificity
Use 'elephantiasis' to refer to severe lymphatic swelling, distinct from ordinary swelling or edema.
After years of untreated infection, he developed elephantiasis, not just simple swelling.
Pro Tip 3/3Severity and Size
Understand that the term implies an extreme increase in size and usually indicates a serious condition.
The disease progressed to the point of elephantiasis, with her leg becoming massively enlarged.
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I've a big bum and chunky calves. My husband says I've got elephantiasis of the legs.
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Trinny Woodall
English Designer
I've a big bum and chunky calves. My husband says I've got elephantiasis of the legs.
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