elephantiasis in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for elephantiasis in the English»Italian Dictionary

elephantiasis <pl elephantiases> [Brit ˌɛlɪf(ə)nˈtʌɪəsɪs, Am ˌɛləfənˈtaɪəsəs] N

elephantiasis

elefantiasi f

Translations for elephantiasis in the Italian»English Dictionary

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elefantiasi

elephantiasis

elefantiaco

of the elephantiasis

elephantiasis in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for elephantiasis in the English»Italian Dictionary

elephantiasis [ˌe·lɪ·fən·ˈtaɪ·ə·sɪs] N MED

elephantiasis

elefantiasi f inv

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The charm soon wore off, however, as they had to face the reality of elephantiasis-bearing mosquitos, as well as other unfamiliar tropical diseases.

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

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

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In advanced lymphedema, there may be the presence of skin changes such as discoloration, verrucous (wart-like) hyperplasia, hyperkeratosis, and papillomatosis; and eventually deformity (elephantiasis).

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She travelled to remote villages where many people are suffering from elephantiasis and found it heartbreaking.

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But because so few are affected by medical conditions like elephantiasis, it somehow becomes acceptable to be so personal and almost invasive.

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

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

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Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a condition characterized by swelling of the lower limbs.

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Continual rainfall, 50 varieties of dysentery, skin disease, and the dreaded elephantiasis all combined to make life miserable for the construction men.

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