elephantiasis

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. 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. uncountable,usually
  2. Synonym of leprosy. obsolete,uncountable,usually

词形变化

elephantiases plural elephantitis alternative elephantitus alternative

词源

From Latin elephantiasis or directly from Ancient Greek ἐλεφᾰντῐ́ᾱσῐς (elephăntĭ́āsĭs).
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