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elephantiasis [ˌelɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs] N

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elephantiasis

елефантиазис m

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

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

The most noticeable symptom is elephantiasis: a thickening of the skin and underlying tissues. en.wikipedia.org

Elephantiasis is caused by chronic infection by filarial worms in the lymph nodes. en.wikipedia.org

One of the articles examines elephantiasis; another deals with surgical castration, called oscheotomy at the time. en.wikipedia.org

This may lead to lymph stasis (obstruction of the lymph vessels) and elephantiasis. en.wikipedia.org

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

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

This condition is also known as lymphscrotum or elephantiasis scroti. en.wikipedia.org

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

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