elephantiasis
A complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic…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.
» Lymphatic filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis, afflicts many of the world's most vulnerable communities.
Значення
значень: 2(незлічуване, зазвичай)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.
(застаріле, незлічуване, зазвичай)Synonym of leprosy.
Elefantenkrankheit
элефантиазисelefantiazis
- hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis
Приклади
речень: 1Lymphatic filariasis, more commonly known as elephantiasis, afflicts many of the world's most vulnerable communities.
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мов: 8Походження
From Latin elephantiasis or directly from Ancient Greek ἐλεφᾰντῐ́ᾱσῐς (elephăntĭ́āsĭs).From Latin elephantiasis or directly from Ancient Greek ἐλεφᾰντῐ́ᾱσῐς (elephăntĭ́āsĭs).
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