elephantiasis
/ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ · noun
Meaning
- 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.
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