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elephantiasis [ˌelɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs] N no pl MED

elephantiasis

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A report of six cases in elephantiasis chirurgica. en.wikipedia.org

The corm is prescribed in bronchitis, asthma, abdominal pain, emesis, dysentery, enlargement of spleen, piles, elephantiasis, diseases due to vitiated blood, rheumatic swellings. en.wikipedia.org

Other features include thickening of the skin and elephantiasis, which develops gradually with the attack of the lymphatic system. en.wikipedia.org

Elephantiasis results when the parasites lodge in the lymphatic system. en.wikipedia.org

If the infection is left untreated, it can develop into a chronic disease called elephantiasis. en.wikipedia.org

However, this is a misnomer, since elephantiasis literally translates to a disease caused by elephants. en.wikipedia.org

Elephantiasis caused by lymphatic filariasis is one of the most common causes of disability in the world. en.wikipedia.org

For persons with elephantiasis nostras who are overweight or obese, weight loss is recommended. en.wikipedia.org

Treatment includes surgical and pharmaceutical intervention; indications for partial removal include advanced fibrotic lymphedema and elephantiasis. en.wikipedia.org

It is also used for malaria treatment and prophylaxis, as well as treating elephantiasis. en.wikipedia.org

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