Definitions for elephantiasis
ˌɛl ə fənˈtaɪ ə sɪs, -fæn-ele·phan·ti·a·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. elephantiasisnoun

   hypertrophy of certain body parts (usually legs and scrotum); the end state of the disease filariasis

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. elephantiasisnoun

   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.

2. Etymology: From elephas, elephantis.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Elephantiasisnoun

   A species of leprosy, so called from covering the skin with incrustations like those on the hide of an elephant.

   Etymology: elephantiasis, Latin.

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1. elephantiasis

   Elephantiasis is a tropical disease characterized by the progressive enlargement and hardening of certain body parts, especially the legs, genitals, and breasts. It is caused by infection with parasites spread via mosquito bites, particularly filarial worms. This condition often leads to severe disability and stigma. The lymphatic system, responsible for maintaining fluid balance and fighting infections, is primarily affected by this disease.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Elephantiasisnoun

   a disease of the skin, in which it become enormously thickened, and is rough, hard, and fissured, like an elephant's hide

2. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. , from 'ele`fas, 'ele`fantos, an elephant.]

WikidataRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Elephantiasis

   Elephantiasis EL-i-fən-TY-ə-sis is a disease that is characterized by the thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, especially in the legs and male genitals. In some cases the disease can cause certain body parts, such as the scrotum, to swell to the size of a basketball. It is caused by filariasis or podoconiosis.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Elephantiasis

   a peculiar skin disease, accompanied with abnormal swelling; so called because the skin becomes hard and stiff like an elephant's hide; attacks the lower limbs and scrotum; is chiefly confined to India and other tropical countries.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Elephantiasis

   Hypertrophy and thickening of the tissues from any cause. Elephantiasis caused by filarial infection is ELEPHANTIASIS, FILARIAL. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

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1. • Hypertrophy

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of elephantiasis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of elephantiasis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of elephantiasis in a Sentence

1. Christine Kihembo:

   The condition takes a long time to develop. It doesn't happen overnight, once elephantiasis has set in, you cannot reverse the disease.

2. Dirk Engels:

   So for diseases like elephantiasis, Guinea worm disease, schistosomiasis, the intestinal worms and trachoma, you can regularly treat people with safe, single dose drugs and then they never actually build up a worm load that could cause them problems.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=elephantiasis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elephantiasis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=elephantiasis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elephantiasis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=elephantiasis
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Elephantiasis