Jump to word: 

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Previous word: Elephanta
Next word: elephantine

Definition of: elephantiasis

(el′ə·fən·tīə·sis) noun Pathol.
The final chronic stage of a filariasis caused by the presence in the blood and lymph of a parasitic nematode worm (Wuchereria bancrofti). It is characterized by a thickening and hardening of the skin, together with an enormous enlargement of the part affected, usually the lower extremities. [<L <Gk. <elephas elephant]

Most often used phrases:

elephantiasis nostras
treating elephantiasis
elephantiasis tropica
elephantiasis filarial
elephantiasis caused

'elephantiasis' used in domains:

elephantiasis.com

Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

User Contributions:

Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: