elephantiasis

• Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальным увеличением определённых частей тела, чаще всего ног и мошонки, обычно возникающее в результате запущенной стадии филяриатоза.

A medical condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of certain body parts, most commonly the legs and scrotum, typically resulting from the advanced stage of filariasis.

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1. Medical conditionC1formalmedical

   Abnormal swelling and enlargement of body parts, especially the legs and scrotum, typically resulting from filariasis or other obstructions of the lymphatic system.

   Слоновость

   • Elephantiasis causes severe swelling in the legs.
   • People in tropical regions are at risk of developing elephantiasis.
   • Treatment focuses on managing symptoms of elephantiasis.
   • Chronic elephantiasis can lead to disability if untreated.