elephantiasis

/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/

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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.

Synonym of leprosy.

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Lymphatic filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis, afflicts many of the world's most vulnerable communities.

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